I don't really want to get in a long debate about this, but I guess I should
expect that with statements like I made.
Most of you are missing the point, however.
I placed no value judgment on old, white, man, or even conservative.
Conservative, to many, is an attribute to be proud of, and I don't see where
I said it was uncool. (I won't deny implying it, but you drew your own
judgment)
All I was saying, is after a long discussion on wondering why it is
difficult to attract a younger crowd, or next generation, I merely pointed
out that if you spend a lot of bandwidth emphasizing characteristics that
would tend to distance yourselves from the succeeding generation, (getting
off topic to rant and espouse political views) instead of emphasizing the
qualities that bring us together, (the love of neat cars), you should not be
surprised if it is difficult to get younger people to join your social
circle.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Seigrist [mailto:healey.nut@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:10 PM
To: David Leong
Cc: Austin Healey list
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
David -
"a bunch of old white men"
1) I am not white, and I do not appreciate being characterised by
my race. I am an American, period. I have dealt with enough racism
in my life to have no patience for it.
2) I am not old (42) and bought my first healey when I was 20 years
old.
"with conservative views"
So what? Does this make me uncool? If so, I gladly take the label.
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 1:50 AM, David Leong <david@dleong.org> wrote:
> Please forgive me in advance if I am speaking out of turn. I am only a
> former owner, and just a lurker on this list.
>
> One observation is that if the club is dominated by a bunch of old white
> men, with conservative views, that would probably be one limiting factor
in
> attracting a younger crowd to these cars or at least the club.
>
> Just my $.02. Carry on.....................
>
> Dave
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