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Readers’ Comments on Rev. Perryman’s Ted Nugent Column
Hello Dr. Perryman,
Thank you for including us in your article. We believe in
working together to eliminate such racism, prejudice and
homophobia. Here are some of our thoughts:
Ted Nugent is an icon for the most regressive and hateful
ideas in our society. While he may have the right to express
his opinions about people of color and the LGBT community,
we all have the obligation to speak up against such bigotry.
His hateful opinions don't have to be respected or given a
prominent platform. |
Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. |
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The Blade has been a leading voice in the community for
racial justice and equality for LGBT people however, their
support for Ted Nugent's performance casts doubt on the
sincerity of their efforts to eliminate injustice and
promote equality for all.
Sincerely,
Sherry Tripepi, Executive Director
Equality Toledo
Dear Pastor Perryman,
" Money is not the answer to the problem unless you have a
value for spending it."
I just had a chance to read your article this morning and
found it very thought provoking and interesting. I trust
that Ray Wood and the NAACP will do the right thing and
"take the lead" In fighting racism and discrimination in
Toledo. However, if the African American people including
churches, politicians, business owners, non-profit leaders,
city and county workers, for-profit leaders, uaw employees,
and others, do not have a changed mine and a desire to
remove the hate and jealousy toward our own people, and the
fear of cutting off the "hand that feeds us", the NAACP
will be in the same shape as the "old regime." It still
takes the entire village to fight for social change, social
justice, and equality.
First, I think African Americans will have to reach one and
teach one about what it means to work from the "inside out
rather than outside in." Second, I am ready to engage in
marketplace activism...
I too pray that the community will coalesce behind Ray and
the efforts of the NAACP.
Peace,
Robin Reeves
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