Comments on: D.C. Center shouldn’t rely on city funding

By: PM

PM — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:46:05 +0000

I don’t fault the hard work and effort that has gone into the many great programs that have come out of “The Center.” However I do take issue with the center’s current and long time Board President. From my experience with him he seems to be the kind of person that is all about having his “picture” in the paper. Not the kind of person that needs to be in that position working hard and raising money for much needed programs for our GLBT population. So my suggestion is get rid of the Board Chair and allow someone else to come in and develop a long term plan. Board hands down and many agree with me, the “fame” monger at the top needs to let go.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:06:10 +0000

I can’t believe this is still being discussed. The era of gay community centers has come and gone.

By: Willaim Kitterling

Willaim Kitterling — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:05:03 +0000

Personally I’ve never understood what the Center hopes to accomplish with a dated, brick-and-mortar community center when the community itself is more spread out, more integrated, and less centralized than ever. The very idea of a community center when there is no longer a defined geographic “community” anymore, is silly. Noble idea, a few decades ago. I’d prefer my tax money be given to WWC, not a community center that boasts a lending library and free internet. Most of the services of real value that the community needs, already exist…HIV testing, substance abuse and 12-step programs, mental health, etc. And for the politically minded, there’s HRC. What’s left? Ah, right – the lending library.

By: Doctor Whom

Doctor Whom — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:36:29 +0000

I see two other reasons why the center should not seek D.C. funding:

1. From my experience volunteering with service organizations in D.C., I know that when the city pays the piper, the city calls the tune, and the tune isn’t always the one to which you want to dance.

2. Seeking tax dollars doesn’t exactly overcome the common perception of LGBT activists as looters and moochers.