HRC's vice president of communications, Fred Sainz strikes back at SU

So I posted the SU's press release to Valerie Jarrett, hoping to meet with her yesterday. Well,  Fred Sainz, HRC's vice president of communications, saw that and had some words of his own.

"These latest hijinks by Nicholson are part of a troubling pattern of irrational, unprofessional, and unproductive behavior," Sainz said. "[Nicholson's] rant is also without substance. The Administration helped to craft the legislation that was successfully voted on by the House and the Senate Armed Services Committee. Never before has a Defense Secretary or a Joint Chiefs chairman publicly supported repeal. This president got them there, and for that, he deserves our gratitude."

I was surprised to see this response, but I guess after getting sand kicked in the face by everybody, somebody was going to strike back, right? (Well, they do strike back in my neck of the woods)

Anywho, Alex Nicholson, the executive director of SU responded to Fred's statement:

"When the spokesperson for the largest gay organization stoops to vicious personal attacks against committed, unpaid staff of the smallest gay organization, you know there's a problem with the former," he said. "While I have more professionalism, rationality, and class than to return the favor and attack Sainz personally, I think this official 'response' from the Human Rights Campaign speaks volumes as to who is truly holding the adminstration's feet to the fire on 'don't ask, don't tell.'" 

Okay, but in this response, I read this "smallest gay organization", "Why are you pickin' on me" vibe. And if you look at the press release, you will see/get this "largest organization , top notch group" vibe.  Very interesting.

But seriously, I wish they stop all of this. They are acting like sorority girls fighting over some boy's attention. We need to set out an effective plan to get things done.

The Infighting must Cease!

I'll keep this brief.

I know folks want to keep things in check, but these boycotts, idle threats and tired knee jerk reactions are weakening our defenses.

Again, certain gay activists and self appointed leaders are trying stir up foolishness and drama within our community. I have to ask, Do they know who our real enemies are?
Sometimes, I'm not sure. While they are ready to burn Obama on stake, NOM and other groups like them, are beating us at every step.

They are raising record amount of money and gaining tons of support. But what are some of our community members doing? Launching DNC boycotts, threatening to vote Republican and stirring hate at the Obama administration.

We should hold them accountable, yes, but we should be civil about it. This may lead into a backlash we can't come back from. All I ask is for these folks to come up with a more civil way to address this. Let's extend a hand, instead of a clenched fist.

I just don't think this will work. Maybe I'm missing the point. Please share your views on this