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...letter to The Crimson, the BGLSA staunchly defended Mansfield's right to speak: "Professor Mansfield has a right to his opinions, and he is entitled to exercise his right to free speech--no matter how controversial, offensive, or simply incorrect his speech may be." As a gesture of civility, the group has even invited Mansfield to a tea to discuss his views...
...BGLSA's reaction is especially inspiring when one considers the nature of Mansfield's claims. This time, Mansfield was not merely questioning the legitimacy of someone's grades; rather, he was questioning the very legitimacy of a group's existence within society...
...letter to The Crimson, the BGLSA questions Mansfield's evidence, not his right to his opinions: "On what basis is Mansfield qualified to make sweeping generalizations about the sex lives of bisexuals, gays, and lesbians?" Instead of merely denouncing Mansfield for thinking improperly, BGLSA members call on him to defend his views with serious scholarship...
...agree with the BGLSA in questioning the validity of Mansfield's statements. Despite what many Americans may think, despite what Mansfield thinks, we think an individual's value to society is not determined by his or her desire to procreate...
...BGLSA should make that point loud and clear. To the degree that homosexuals feel ashamed or unhappy, as Mansfield suggests, it likely has something to do with the persecution that they suffer and continue to suffer...