Eric/Russell...Balance/Differences

Posted by Bill R on January 29, 1998 at 09:20:55:

In Reply to: Re: Balance/Differences posted by Kathy on January 29, 1998 at 08:37:04:

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: : REALLY biting down on his tongue now!

: : Bill R

: : Dear sweet Bill, release that bite, be it natural teeth, dentures or gum. I wish everyone and was affected by your choice, but unfortunatly not the case. Now let go of that tongue. Kathy,who still has most,but not all, of her teeth. Should not have been opening beer bottles with my teeth in the good old days.

Kathy, et al

Well, I was on my soapbox too much yesterday and need to restrain myself somewhat. BUT, in short, I would never presume to tell Eric Schweig how he should feel about being of native american descent, nor how he should go about (or IF he should go about) promoting understanding of the native american. Nor would I encourage him to be like anyone else. I would prefer to see him be himself, grow as he wishes to grow as native american or as an individual.....and enrich our lives with his talent. Whether it be with masks, or in cinematography. And thereby, being recognized for his talents, be enriched and fulfilled himself.
In short....I like the guy. I would listen to him much sooner than I would listen to a Russell Means. And frankly, in my opinion....he stands head and shoulders above Means....but that is my opinion. Russell Means can be who he wants to be. But it seems to me he has not developed beyond the anger stage. Nor does he want true understanding and cooperation and respect among peoples of other ethnic or national backgrounds. Ethnocentricity and prejudice is ugly, PERIOD! Whether it is displayed by the "white man" or the black man, or the man living next door.

Bill R (stepping off the soapbox he was determined NOT to climb up on again!)

Follow Ups:

• Re: Eric/Russell... and Orating to save one's life a la Hawkeye Mohican Press 11:04:08 1/29/98 (7)
  • Re: Orating to save one's life Victoria 13:34:19 1/29/98 (5)
    • Re: Orating to save one's life...but not well enough E 14:40:10 1/29/98 (3)
      • Re: Orating to save one's life...but not well enough Victoria 15:23:55 1/29/98 (1)
        • Re: Orating to save one's life...but not well enough Bill R 15:49:28 1/29/98 (0)
      • Re: Orating to save one's life...but not well enough Bill R 14:47:54 1/29/98 (0)
    • Re: Orating to save one's life Bill R 14:36:22 1/29/98 (0)
  • Re: Eric/Russell... and Orating to save one's life a la Hawkeye Bill R 11:08:27 1/29/98 (0)
• Re: Eric/Russell...Balance/Differences Carmen 10:23:51 1/29/98 (1)
  • Re: Balance/Differences Petra 00:46:00 1/30/98 (0)
• Re: Eric/Russell...Balance/Differences Rebecca 10:15:02 1/29/98 (0)

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: : : REALLY biting down on his tongue now!

: : : Bill R

: : : Dear sweet Bill, release that bite, be it natural teeth, dentures or gum. I wish everyone and was affected by your choice, but unfortunatly not the case. Now let go of that tongue. Kathy,who still has most,but not all, of her teeth. Should not have been opening beer bottles with my teeth in the good old days. 

: Kathy, et al

: Well, I was on my soapbox too much yesterday and need to restrain myself somewhat.  BUT, in short, I would never presume to tell Eric Schweig how he should feel about being of native american descent, nor how he should go about (or IF he should go about) promoting understanding of the native american.  Nor would I encourage him to be like anyone else.  I would prefer to see him be himself, grow as he wishes to grow as native american or as an individual.....and enrich our lives with his talent.  Whether it be with masks, or in cinematography.  And thereby, being recognized for his talents, be enriched and fulfilled himself.
: In short....I like the guy.  I would listen to him much sooner than I would listen to a Russell Means.  And frankly, in my opinion....he stands head and shoulders above Means....but that is my opinion.  Russell Means can be who he wants to be.  But it seems to me he has not developed beyond the anger stage.  Nor does he want true understanding and cooperation and respect among peoples of other ethnic or national backgrounds.  Ethnocentricity and prejudice is ugly, PERIOD!  Whether it is displayed by the "white man" or the black man, or the man living next door.

: Bill R (stepping off the soapbox he was determined NOT to climb up on again!)


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