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June 4, 2005
Sorry, Mel
Some time ago, when I wrote about the Strawbridge’s mens room arrests, I referred to Mel Heifetz as a slum lord. I was out of line. I was—and still am—offended by his comments regarding the incident. My opinion was—and still is—colored by my experience during the short time I worked for him over twenty years ago, as well as the Kesmon Hotel debacle.
As much fun as they are, personal insults are often counter-productive, even when public figures are involved. I also strongly believe that my experience doesn't necessarily reflect everyone’s experience. (My experience watching American Idol, for instance, would suggest that American TV audiences are intensely masochistic.)
I received comments on The High Strung Loner, both from Mel himself as well as a heartfelt—and similarly worded—plea from a local gay politico who, by the way, was once accused of faking a positive HIV test to get a job with a city agency. These did not change my opinion but they did make me feel just a little guilty that I have held a grudge for such a long time. I also have to say that I am suspicious that any business-owner, or multiple business-owner in this case, who claims he has the best interests of the gay community at heart. I am willing to be proven wrong.
Anyway, sincere thanks to Mr. Heifetz for paying off the last ten years of the William Way Center mortgage! I like The Center, as unwelcome as I often feel when I go there. And hey, if Tim Gill, the QuarkXPress guy likes you, who am I to argue?
Oh, thanks for wearing that nice blue shirt that matches my hover color, too!
Posted by HighStrungLoner in The High Strung Loner at 6:38 AM
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