On campus homophobia

Unacceptable

I do not receive the 'Prince' on a daily basis, but I have read the editorials when time allowed. In general, I commend you on a well­put together editorial page.

The article I wish to respond to ("Student's JP on homosexuality describes one­third of undergrads as homophobia," Sept. 20) was not on the editorial page, although perhaps it belonged there.

Despite the best efforts of the politically correct and homosexuality advocacy groups on campus and elsewhere, the gay "lifestyle" cannot be elevated to the status of a natural or acceptable trait.

By grouping "homophobia" with racism or sexism, one equates a behavior—which many people, like myself, find offensive with human characteristics which are not chosen.

Likewise, by characterizing those of us who are sickened by homosexual behavior as prudish or afraid, your report on "homophobia" discriminates against our opinions.

Thank you for keeping the Princeton community abreast of trends and attitudes on campus. But please refrain from taking sides on these issues, even when it is trendy to do so.

Patrick Horn '99

Letter to the editors of the Daily Princetonian, published on September 22, 1995.