One of the first thing the world needs is to get past the idea that when someone speaks about sensitive issues facing group X, that they're automatically attemp

One of the first thing the world needs is to get past the idea that when someone speaks about sensitive issues facing group X, that they're automatically attempting to speak "for", or "on behalf of" group X. And that the import of what they're saying can be weighed (and/or dismissed outright), accordingly. The issues addressed in the article are complex, and sadly, quite pervasive; we could benefit from multiple perspectives, in seeking ways to address them.