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In reply to the discussion: Black women are tired of explaining to white women why they should care about everyone's interest [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)What precisely do you mean by "Closing the door on such alliances is hardly helpful"?
How am I "closing the door on alliances"? Does my speaking the truth how I think people can be better allies make you any less likely to do the right thing? If so, why? Do you see doing the right thing as some kind of gift or favor you're bestowing on me and others but if we don't show sufficient appreciation, you will withdraw it or "close the door"?
And what isn't helpful about my being honest with you? Are you so fragile that hearing my truth will drive you away from the cause? If so, are you really all that committed to the cause in the first place or is it only worth doing it if causes you no discomfort and the minute you hear something you don't like you'll "close the door" and walk away? Because if that's how you see it, it's not a cause. It's a hobby.