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     Yvettep "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Yvettep Post Number: 413 Registered: 01-2005 Rating: N/A |
I'd like to move away from the topic of self stimulation for a minute if I may. The discussion about Betty vouching for her late husband's heterosexuality is interesting. It makes me wonder: What do family members owe--if anything--to their deceased members who were public figures? What does Betty owe Malcolm, or Coretta owe Martin, etc? If they experienced hurt in their life as a result of that person, are they ever "allowed" to tell their story--or do they have to go to their graves being the mouthpieces and memory-bearers of their famous loved one? If it's the latter, then is that "fair"? Especially since in many many cases we are talking about women who are being silenced, not being seen as fully human and deserving of voice... |