San54, you don't sound rabid
I had a different interpretation and didn't think the letter writer was implying that everyone should become activists or that we have to advocate for everyone. Instead she was defending parents who are activists when others cast aspersions on their intentions by saying "they are only trying to help their own child."
Especially with gifted issues, it is hard for activist parents to defend against being labelled elitist. Fortunately someone else's child doesn't have to lose in order for our children to "win" appropriate challenges in the classroom.
