Once again, Mr. Stocking has proposed to be the ultimate source of knowledge about something he doesn’t understand in the least.

While not being homosexual myself, I have had the pleasure to experience friendships with several people who happen to have an alternate sexual preference.

I will not presume to generalize about any of these people. Nor will I say I can completely understand why they are gay.

However, I also can’t legitimately judge any of them from the path they follow. This is where Mr. Stocking has erred.

If God had designated sex to be an “end to itself,” then He wouldn’t have made it so damn fun. Why would a moral and rational God give people an immoral desire?

I agree with your statement that sex with love is one of the deepest forms of communication. But figuratively, you cut the tongues out of a diverse group of people when you suggest this “communication” should be limited.

Who are you to deny people the right to this privilege and pleasure because it doesn’t suit your personal beliefs?

Furthermore Mr. Stocking, rape is a personal violation which is a result of cultural and psychological problems. Rape is not a sexual act, and it is certainly not love-related. To lump the two together is making a ludicrous and unfounded assumption about human sexuality.

Believe me when I say I respect that you have a personal opinion about homosexuality, even if it differs from mine.

owever, I resent your attempts to place your personal morals onto other people, based on your religious beliefs. Who is to say you are right?

The Hindu religion—which incidentally, I learned about in a philosophy class—does focus on sex as a pleasurable activity. It also acknowledges homosexuality as a type of sexual activity, without condemning it.

It is another form of celebrating love and sexuality. This particular religion was formed long before Catholicism was formed. Are you sure your religious views are correct?

I am not suggesting the Catholic religion is false or that the Hindu religion is the “right” religion. I’m suggesting different people have different opinions about the same subjects.

Mr. Stocking, if you cannot handle differences of opinion in an adult and respectful manner, I suggest you be considerate to the rest of us and keep your opinions to yourself.

Jennifer Yapelli

Sophomore

Human and Family Resources