DOUG%YSUB.BITNET@MITVMA.MIT.EDU (Doug Sewell) (02/22/90)
In a recent gay men's periodical, the publisher announced his "F*CK YOU" list. He specifically cited Michael Jackson, Steven Spielberg, and Yoko Ono (he also picked George Bush, but I think it might have been deserved here). In each case he attacked the invividual on the basis of their wealth and how little of it they contributed to AIDS research. For example, about Steven Spielberg, he said something along the lines of What's a hundred million dollars ? Another ET ? A divorce settlement ? He told Yoko Ono that she got rich from John and the peace and love ideals, but now it was time for her to come across for something really important. Most (if not all) of the people he attacked will never see that editor- ial, so what did it accomplish ? And, just because someone has a lot of money, should we attempt to shame or imtimidate them into giving ? And why didn't he go after Donald Trump (maybe that's next issue ;) ? Doug >> Seen in a cartoon at the back of the Advocate: >> One guy gives another guy a wrapped gift, and says: >> "Is this the birthday you reach spinsterhood, or is that next year ?"