On debate on homophobia

It is a prejudicial term which suggests that we who view homosexuality as unnatural, subscribe to fear, ignorance and hatred.

I did not intend the letter to be interpreted as "harassment, exploitation or intimidation," and Dean of Student Life Janina Montero was wrong to do so. Rather I submit to Dean Montero that members of the university community with more traditional view also deserve the university's respect.

And to those who suggest that no line can be drawn between "acceptable" and "unacceptable" behavior, I must retort that we all draw that line.

Just as the university finds infractions of the Honor Code and "hate speech" unacceptable, I believe that certain behavior is offensive and has no place in the public arena.

The question at hand, then, is where to draw the line.

I hope that "freedom of expression and vigorous debate" can bring us to a point of agreement&emdash;without condemning the views of others.

Patrick Horn '99

Letter to the editors of the Daily Princetonian, published on September 28, 1995.