What does getting off the Healey topic have to do with being "old, and "white".
Why not just acknowledge your prejudice and move on---I, for one, would have
more respect if you did. Usually people say exactly what they feel inside, and
to try to downplay it only makes it worse.
My 2c's
tom
>
> From: "David Leong" <david@dleong.org>
> Date: 2008/06/10 Tue PM 09:45:12 EDT
> To: "Austin Healey list" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Senate Votes To Privatize Its Failing Restaurants
>
> 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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