Jill Smith "Fragmentation"

Once again I find myself on the side of the post modernists on this issue. I believe that all people have the right to speak in the public sphere no matter what their background, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. I feel that it is very important for the public sphere to hear what everyone has to say. I like the idea that there are sub categories of the public sphere also. I think that it is important for instance for homosexuals to have a safe space in which they feel comfortable to discuss whatever they want. I also like the idea that theses sites normally do not discriminate against who is learning from their sites. My niece is a lesbian and my sister has gone on sites to learn more about her world. It has seemed to help their relationship and has helped her shatter her ideal of the perfect daughter. Fragmentation in the public sphere can be a great thing because it allows more diversity in the public sphere.