THE NAPOLEAN COMPLEX
Imagine my surprise, when a reader posted a personal nasty attack against me. Well, I don't normally indulge silliness, but on this one occasion I will, for his sake. I encourage all to do their homework prior to posting any comments about anyone or anything on this blog. The reader personalized and defended what is being alleged almost as if, he or she, has had first hand knowledge and is denying the allegations with fury and passion. One has to wonder why even take the time to deny these things if the facts speak for themselves. (Girl, I would have paid it and moved on. Especially since it made no mention of you or your organization) But if somehow the post hit a nerve, then I would respond with the pain of an attack. Personal responsibility is important to me. Imagine my surprise when the individual suggested that I check my facts first, was he referring to the mold, mildew, dust to not be a fact? Or was he referring to the fact that is no public oversight of the organization? Or is he referring the lease automobile? I wish that he were more clear. In either case, let me make it clear to him as you all are already aware, facts are truths that have are verifiable. In this case prior to the posting, a committee of persons met and discussed pictures, newspaper articles, personal testimonials concerning the unnamed place. While I do not speak for any of the persons in this group, it was the consensus that all organization utilizing public dollars should have greater oversight, and public accountability measures. Rather then the reader supporting the movement to require more accountability, he seems to want to shy away from it and attack me. WHY? COULD THIS BE A NAPOLEAN COMPLEX? What is he afraid of, if facts don't lie. Rather then the reader understanding that accountability is crucial to the survival of his use-to-be grassroots organization, he prefers to launch personal attacks against me that only support the “mad man” theory.
Rather than recognizing that accountability will work to his advantage, he sees it working against his vision (I suppose). I thank the writer for his participation in our dialogue on accountability in the black gay community. I welcome a public forum where we can discuss my supporting documentation versus his documents. If mine prove to be wrong, then I will apologize publicly and if he can furnish documents that discount my earlier statements the he should apologize (not to me) but to the community who he is continues to misrepresent. This blog is not intended to be an attack on anyone, it is simply an editorial. As much as you wish it were, it is not your pulpit to spew baseless rebuttals. To show you that I, unlike you, have no personal grudges, here is a kiss from me to you.
Peace be with you brother.
3 comments:
Bitch,
We know who you talking bout. It aint no suprise, whats your point? She did what she had to do for this community. So what if she made errors, at least she is there for us. You need to cut it out.
Kudos to Phillip for standing up for the brotha, but the larger issue was not addressed. If a person or organiztion is doing community organizing and using public dolars and social causes to do so, should there not be public scrutiny as well as accountablitity? I happen to be one of those persons who have had similar discussions around the plight of Black Gay Men and the so-called leaders of the movement. While I am familiar with the un-named organzization in Atlanta, I also know of several more organization that are so poorly managed (but not to the degree of the Atlantat CBO), the question is when do brothas start taking responsibility for what is happening to them and around them in the name of social justice?
Nathan,
Your response was EXACTLy what I was looking for someone to speak to. Any idiot (see above) can spew venom and verbally attack someone, but it takes someone of poise and tact to remain focused on the "issue" and not get caught up in the emotion surrounding it. I believe that all community based organizations should be held accountable to the members of the community and to their funding sources. Regardless of how any particular person views this situation, the bottom line is this: the capacity of an organization should mirror its funding......period. As Nathan mentioned, when will WE start to seek and demand better for ourselves as a Black Gay & Lesbian Community.
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