"If we deregulate everything--people and corporations will do the right thing!" "I need to carry my gun with me at all times because people are basically evil and out to get me." Are mutually exclusive beliefs! These idiots hold both!
[I was just informed this 'review' was taken down by Amazon because of racism.]
A recent Amazon.com reviewer of the book I co-edited--Librarians With Spines--took the opportunity to degrade me in public and to even try to humiliate be because I don't speak Spanish.
I'm publishing this hear because this is a perfect example of of librarians of color are harassed by anonymous flamers.
By stellabooon October 19, 2017
This
is an unnecessary book. I am a MLS librarian with years of experience. I
cry for my profession when new librarians trip over themselves trying
to out-radicalize each other. Trust me: ALL librarians
believe in intellectual freedom and collection development policies
that promote alternative views. That is as old as libraries.
Max
Macias, the editor, is considered a kind of joke we tolerate in Oregon.
A POC quien no habla Espanol. I welcome new library minds that push our
profession forward. Unless you are truly radicalized and want to
destroy libraries for all people, this book has zero value.
Listen Stella--I'm fine with criticism of our book, but don't try to criticize my culture and who I am.
I am not your 'mexican.'
I am no joke.
I am a Chicano.
Y-que.
Thanks for showing how close-minded and racist librarians can really be. You gave me the perfect example! Who died and made Stella the grand-poo-bah of libraries, or the definer of ethnicity in Oregon? This is the kind of environment I exist within. People don't realize they can't define my ethnicity and also don't define who I am and my worth. This is a good example of how someone with an MLS can be a close-minded turd. There are many great librarians her in the PNW. This just happens to NOT be one of them.
There is currently a discussion on the librarian Facebook group ALATT concerning cultural appropriation.
You should hear some of the rationalizations!
Everything from the insulting: "Let me tell you a secret: All Culture is appropriated!"
Then people go on to say, "Yes--like agriculture, rock n roll..." and other absurd comparisons.
This seemingly funny statement, is passive aggressive to the extreme.
These statements belittle people's feelings about their heritage and culture. This is especially true then aspects of their culture are used in inappropriate manners such as when White people run 'Native American' sweat lodges that allow anyone who pays to come sweat and pray--that is fucking absurd and spits in the face of indigenous tradition!
You may be asking yourself, "Why is Max getting all bent out of shape about this?"
Please watch this video for a better understanding:
I hope more librarians become more empathetic and will listen to people when they say to stop doing things that hurt them, or are offensive or insulting.
