Re: Recent sexism postings

[Mike McPherson <ENMCPHER -at- ECUVM1 -dot- BITNET>]

I have been reading and thinking.
I feel that people should be recognized as people.  Accept the fact that
they are diferent in color and move on.
What I would really like to know is are there any African-American male tech
writers out there.  I am one.  Actually I am a graduate student from East Carol
ina University and am studying to become a technical writer.
The reason why I ask this is because I also happen to be a commissioned officer
ARMOR, in the National Guard.  By being an officer ans a soldier, I have many
African-American soldiers (both officer and NCO) to look up to,admire, and be
inspired by.  It sure would be nice if I had this same satisfaction in my


field of endeavour.

So let us not debate over what we can learn from whom, but what and where are
the positives out there.  We all need that.  Learn to recognize people as
people.  Accept the color differences and accept and enjoy the fact that the
man upstairs does not see black and white.

Most importantly, don't read into every situation as a black/white or man/woman
thing.  Tension breeds chaos.  Chaos breeds destruction.  Destruction breeds
nothing for destruction is the final blow.

If anyone can help me in my dilemma I would greatly appreciate it.  If you
especially know of any African-American technical writers (either male or
female) in the Raleigh/Research Triangle Park, NC area, I would very much like
to hear from you.

Scouts Out!
Michael McPherson
enmcpher -at- ecuvm1