And I'm not sure what a black president has to do with anything either. Linda, Sorry if feel like you got your head "bit off." It just seems to me that we can discuss this issue without comparing it to minority struggles that have an entirely different historical and social context. I fear that comparing client/therapist taboos to the struggles of social subgroups diminishes the struggle of people in those groups. I understand the point, about perceived taboos and society 'rules' but generalizations can be hurtful when made by people outside of those groups.

I think we can talk best about our own experiences without bringing in other group oppressions.