Thanks Anne,

 

That's great to know, because the point of writing the article was more informative (where as mostly, I write from a more analytic perpsective). The erosion and reconstruction of history is, of course, a mammoth problem in our culture on many different counts (most notably, it goes without saying, connected to the struggle of the indigenous), and there is certainly an unfortunate element of this with the Mardi Gras. History is vital in understanding the present, and with the gay debate erupting lately, I do think the social history of homosexuality is an important factor for a society now "dealing" with the issue. We cannot really understand where one is, until we know where they have been. Sadly, there is no historical narrative represented for the long, rather brutal, history of gay discrimination.

 

And I think your stance as a mother is to be very much admired - it is most certainly a consolation, and much more, because it's the very attitude that needs to be manifested and embraced. In this way, you are a positive and important symbol of change and one side of this current battle, and your attitude is not merely an incidental afterthought or side issue - it is THE issue. And things change not only when an oppressed minority makes a noise, but when people from the majority also make a noise for them (one of the reasons why I make such a point of sticking up for women as a man - I think it's just as important that people from the other side are part of the battle with the people who are victimised or oppressed in any way).

 

So a most sincere thanks to you,

Aaron