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...evening of Monday, November 25, I attended a debate between two representatives from Peninsula and three from Perspective, sponsored by the Institute of Politics (IOP). Though the moderator later apologized for the wording, the title of the debate was "Is Opposition to Homosexuality Justified...
Would the IOP have sponsored a debate to discuss the merits of Judaism if Peninsula had chosen to deface a Star of David on its cover? Would people have crammed into a crowded auditorium and listened politely to two men spouting forth misguided and uninformed interpretations of Jewish religion and culture? I hope and believe not. In like fashion, the IOP and Peninsula must realize that my gay identity, and my life generally, are not up for debate, and my community's symbols are not up for grabs...
First of all, I suggest that the editors of Peninsula publicly apologize to lesbian, gay and bisexual people, as well as to heterosexual allies, for igniting this controversy. The IOP should then sponsor a forum on the topic of homophobia, focusing on what it is, how it is manifested and possible solutions for its reduction and eventual eradication...
...Strange Bedfellows. I just returned from the IOP debate between the Straight White Men of the Left and the Straight White Men of Peninsula. I must admit, I was rather surprised to hear Guardians Brady and McDonald insist that "Sex is great--inherently great," except when the participants are members of the same sex. How do they know? Have they tried it both ways...
Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander discussed the major changes he believes will take place in American politics in the next quarter-century in a featured speech at this weekend's 25th anniversary celebration of the Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics (IOP...