SEIU's Demise; Critique of "Antichrist"; Gay-Hating Episcopals ...Nov. 02‚ 2009To the Editor: As a once proud Rep/Organizer/Local President in SEIU for 23 years, I have witnessed firsthand their devolution from a progressive leader in the movement from the birth of the militant and creative tactics of the Justice for Janitors campaigns in 1986 to ... now a Greek tragedy where the DC leaders have become what they once despised. We used to crack wise about bullshit Unions who ... allowed grotesque corruption to sprout from loyal but appointed "leaders," cut deals with the boss behind the workers' backs, and made imperial IU edicts trashing worker democracy. Comes now the "new program" which prioritizes the use of the members dues dollars to try to destroy NUHW and raid UNITE HERE. Ironically, principles which made SEIU a champ in the movement, like respect and develpment of rank and file leadership, is now intruding on their grandiose suicidal schemes: there's more of us than there are of them, and they're running out of fingers and toes to hold the dam against the waves. HERE COME THE PAIN BOYS -- just as we always said: workers with a real choice will vote out the vendidos every chance they get. Mike Wilzoch To the Editor: This is NOT a well-intentioned film review from a critic who apparently didn't get it. No doubt he never had to deal with a mentally ill family member. In addition, what "feels like an empty provocation" to one, may be meaningful and thought-provoking to another. Moreover, comments such as "it makes me wonder if Gainsbourg could have found the depth in her character had von Trier's script required her to do so" are totally pointless and best omitted. Angelina Chatziathanassiou To the Editor: Hate [of homosexuals] has nothing to do with it. For those of us who believe with our heart and souls in the word of God we simply love you back. Terrence McGillicuddy You can submit letters to the editor by clicking on this link: feedback@beyondchron.org or by writing to: Beyond Chron 126 Hyde Street San Francisco, CA 94102 415-771-9850 (phone) |