The most self destructive thing we could do would be to represent or speak for "the historically opposed and marginalized". These people and groups need empowerment and autonomy and the opportunity to integrate their needs and demands into the larger society of those dedicated to free speech and inquiry, and to cultural freedom. Speaking out and acting for special interest groups no matter how progressive or just their aims will undercut the unity of focus and purpose that we need and undermine the very unity of principles and purpose we seek. It is the broad general principles of freedom and justice that need attention and in turn these will contribute to the advancement of the "historically opposed and marginalized".