asente@CSL-Vax.ARPA (Paul Asente) (09/20/84)
Amidst all the current uproar on this group about "paying dues" as a minority and normalcy and all that, I'm reminded of a Doonesbury strip from back in the mid 70's (anthologized in "An Especially Tricky People"): Ginny is running for congress and Andy is working on her campaign. Clyde and Andy are talking: Clyde: Hey, man--Ginny tells me you bin recruited to write for her! Andy: Yeah, that's right Clyde. Clyde: Don't you think you could be kind of an embarrassment to the campaign? Andy: How's that, Clyde? Clyde: Well, I hear you're gay! Andy: That's right--and I hear you're black. Clyde: Yeah, but that's normal! Andy: Didn't used to be. -paul asente (ucbvax,decwrl)!csl-vax!asente "It is easier to fight for your principles than to live up to them."