“Public tolerance” of homosexuality
Sir, — In reply to Robert Holmes (October 20) I have always disliked the word “gay” when referring to homosexuality. While I am on the subject, I want to give my opinion regarding relaxing the law for Gay Liberation. There is no need for it, if they really are that “gay” already. By giving them more freedom they are encouraged to continue their dubious practice. Homosexuality never was and never will be accepted by most people. Whatever their future will be, they certainly chose the wrong name. — Yours, etc.,
E. WEBSTER October 20, 1978.
Sir, — I make no apology for being unable to read either ancient or modern Greek, or for taking Plato from a William Barclay who has not only read Plato, but Lucian, Socrates, Sophocles, Plutarch, etc., etc., as well. By all means have us not ignorant of Plato’s Symposium and Phaedrus, nor ignorant of his Laws, written after a review of his own work and life and in which he banishes homosexuality from his ideal state. Have us not ignorant of the fact that enslavement and/or the inspiration of a god or gods will always produce great treasures that endure for all time, not just Greek. Have us not ignorant of the fact that homosexuality was never legal in ancient Greece regardless of the influence it had on its culture. The golden age has gone, and its gods with it. Its
“soul” did not stand the test of time and will not do so again. — Yours, etc., B. McCALLUM. October 19, 1978.
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