[pf] Obesity Epidemic Threatens Health In Exercise-Deprived Societies

by David MacClement

19 December 2000 20:14 UTC

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Re: [pf] Multinationals take aim at protesters [long!]
by prichter1
19 December 2000 17:13 UTC


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In a message dated 12/19/00 10:18:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
dcfitzsimmons@ou.edu writes:

> 
>  But I come from a long line of traditionalists, and the message they hear
>  from the left (what is heard, not said) is "You are bad, you are out-moded,
>  you are dupes, you are evil, you are a dying species."  So, they feel
>  comfortable with a Dubya type, who affirms their values; somewhat
>  comfortable with Gore, who basically goes along with them; and downright
>  attacked by the "left."
>  
>  I am not sure how you can get past that.

This is my point: we have to find a way to get past our narrow definitions of 
who fits in. I think most on this list do that -- I have been a silent 
observer of a Greens list that does not.  I'm about ready to unsub.

We who have been defined as "liberal" or "left" or "progressive" (or 
whatever) see ourselves as being tolerant. This is a blind spot that many 
have.  May we see ourselves whole and open ourselves to those who don't do 
everything  like we do or think exactly like we do.

Of course, I am using the global "we" here.

Blessings, Priscilla (who is avoiding finishing Christmas cards)




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