tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111625115373555528.post8320594226519539062..comments2021-06-03T20:42:41.414-04:00Comments on Ghetto Hippie: Marriage Equality in New YorkAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136011707742628467noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111625115373555528.post-42781108852086664932011-06-25T08:05:16.164-04:002011-06-25T08:05:16.164-04:00I definitely share your frustration. I cringe when...I definitely share your frustration. I cringe when I hear the phrase "Political Courage" used in description of those who are doing only what they feel they have little choice to do. <br />That said, I believe that the activism and true courage displayed by folks like your mom is as much a part of the political system you are refusing to give credit to as the systemic imbalance of powerapcdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424858200925214881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111625115373555528.post-62043752412420266262011-06-25T01:28:45.398-04:002011-06-25T01:28:45.398-04:00Two issues here. As to 'credit,' I agree w...Two issues here. As to 'credit,' I agree with you, though I'd say it's not a yes/no kind of thing. It's inarguable: the heroes are who they are. But 'credit' is a spectrum, not a coinflip.<br /><br />That said: If I want my dog not to crap on my rug, it makes sense to pet him a bit when he holds his water. If I come home and the mutt hasn't pooped all over the tgthttp://post.toasties.orgnoreply@blogger.com