TokenBoomer
I love George Takei as much as the next person, and I know what he went through as a child, but what is his part? Tweeting about it?
We need concrete solutions, not rah rah platitudes.
I almost listed a few of his activism and fundraising initiatives, but then I thought: If this person doesn’t think a nearly 90 year old gay man, who survived an internment camp, has seen some shit and has some wisdom to share, I probably won’t be the one to open their eyes.
That's very cute of you, but I did say I also love George Takei. I know he has wisdom to share. I just don't think this is useful right now.
Why not?
There is nothing concrete to act upon. "Do something" is too vague.
That’s what you’re doing here also.
So you believe it would be better if he didn’t write at all unless he has some concrete action points for you?
Not for me. For at least someone.
Thinking about an issue is already an implicit action point that you’re forced into by reading about it. Also, it motivates further discussion out of which ideas can emerge. Naming problems is valuable by itself.