tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352779018210032802.post1469498994199782074..comments2023-03-30T07:47:55.123-07:00Comments on The Valley's Other Fruit | an insider's guide to Gay and LGBT Napa Valley: Taking over the "personals ads" for a day: worthwhile equality project?Valley's Other Fruithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10678486362518374058noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352779018210032802.post-36145492382551232002009-04-22T08:51:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:51:00.000-07:00I like the idea. Getting the word out is important...I like the idea. Getting the word out is important and necessary if we are ever going to obtain equal rights. The important thing however is reaching those who are opposed, rather than "preaching to the choir", so the Chronicle would not be as important as the Sac. Bee or the Modesto whatever, etc.<br /><br />Another free option is writing letters to the editor and responding to online sites such as the Napa Register. These sites tend to be dominated by conservatives, and balance is needed. There have been more people on our side on the register lately, and while there are those who will never change, it seems some are on the fence and some of those opposed have quit posting ignorant rantings like they used to. So, while sometimes painful, I think we are having an effect there. And is doesn't cost a dime, just some time. The issue of equality has been an ongoing topic, and there are currently 6 threads going. There has been some excellent and educational posting on the site, including some great history from "winewoman" and moving personal appeals from "rennefannin" and we can always count on Raven to stay on top of the homophobes. Pharper has done some excellent posting, and a couple of newer folks have jumped in lately as well. It is great to see the support, and I thank all those I have left out, and encourage others to speak out as well. Numbers matter, and even though I think we are exposing the lies, we could use more voices to remind the phobes that we are here and aren't going away. You can even do it from the safety of the closet, which unfortunately is still a necessity for some occupations if you want to keep your job. <br />Ok, going kayaking today, so must run along. Happy posting........equalnotspecialnoreply@blogger.com