I haven't denied anyone their right to 'independent thought', freedom of
speech etc. I have asserted the individual's right versus the collective if
they choose to 'stand' alone. But then they face the consequences of
'standing alone'. My only denial of this would be to those who incite
others to hatred & violence against others (racists, eugenicists,
fundamentalists - of all faiths, including Christians etc.) whether alone or
collectively.
It is my view that in any social / political movement there has to be
accountability - not only from the leadership to the body of the movement,
but also from individuals to the body & leadership. I have just said that
if Disabled People want a voice within the Movement or claim to be a part of
it, then they need to belong to it at grassroots level. I have also argued
for people being heard within the Movement & agreeing to abide by the
collective view in matters that are pivotal to the Movement. I've argued
against Disabled People riding with it when it suits & in their own
individual interest but attacking it as soon as there is something they
disagree with. If the tenets of the movement become untenable to the
individual then the individual can leave. If they become untenable to the
majority the movement will collapse.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lillie,Timothy H [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 21 July 2002 15:30
To: Hazel V. Peasley; [log in to unmask]
Subject: RE: 2003 logo
>
> If individuals 'opt out' because they don't like their local
> organisation,
> or whatever, then they, in my view forfeit their say with
> respect to the
> Movement.
>
This seems needlessly doctrinaire. Whatever happened to at least a nod to
independent thought, even if it is not appreciated by the dominant paradigm.
Those who refer to themselves and their friends as "the" Movement ARE the
dominant paradigm for themselves and their friends.
Tim Lillie
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