Homosexual law changes
Sir,—l had hoped to be quit of this discussion, but Paul Maling opens a new line of argument. By branding as agitators the opponents of the perverts who feed on the concept of human rights, he seeks to get the pro-tour, proapartheid bullies on his side. If I am at all wrong, it is in being prepared to concede “freedom” for the hypothetical “consenting adults in private,” because homosexuals are few anyway. But we cannot balance consent against all the diverse pressures confronting heterosexuals or others. The point is that heterosexual rape, incest and child molesting in private are all aberrations, while every homosexual is grossly aberrant by definition. In my experience, the homosexual despises heterosexuals, particularly women, to the point of sly, mischievous and vicious “punishment.” No change in the law would alter this—Yours, etc.,
VARIAN J. WILSON. May 15, 1985.
Sir,—l wonder if other people were as shocked as I was by the full page advertisement in “The Press” on May 15, headed “God Defend New Zealand from the spread of homosexual practices.” This advertisement used exactly the same type of arguments that Hitler used to sway a whole nation against homosexuals and Jews during World War 11. Is this New Zealand the way we want it?— Yours, etc., B. M. HAYWARD. May 15, 1985.
Sir,—l am becoming increasingly disturbed and alarmed by the advertisements appearing in “The Press” placed by the opponents of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. I suggest that if similar items were published regarding any other minority group a human rights legal case would soon be in progress. It is interesting to note that no-one who is directly involved is advertising, only their critics, who wish to impose their views (usually stated as Christian) on others. I know gay people would very much like the opportunity to live their lives within the law. I am particularly concerned at the effect this must be having on young people who are coming to terms with their sexuality. I am afraid that the opponents with their unbending attitudes may be responsible for much unnecessary suffering and confusion.—Yours, etc., ROSS EDGAR. May 15, 1985.
Sir,—Mr Norman Jones has always claimed that one of his concerns regarding the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill will be the spread of A.I.D.S. If that were true, one would expect him to support all moves to limit the disease here. Instead, as reported on May 15, 1985, he calls on the Government to withdraw the grant to the A.I.D.S. Support Network Trust Board because of a pamphlet the board produced. Such a move is definitely contradictory to his stated aims and questions the sincerity of the reasons he uses to oppose the bill.—Yours, etc., KENNETH WUEN. May 15, 1985.
Sir,—l agree with Mark Sadler (May 16) that religions are subject to natural selection, but must remind him that the criterion for survival is not truth but utility. The Christian religion has proved itself useful over the years, but that does not make it true. Nor is it the only religion to have survived for 2000 years. Morality judges people and their actions as right or wrong. The bill tells us to put aside our 4
predudice and treat people equally. It can not and does not attempt to legislate morals, but the Christian activists are trying to do just that by having their morality perpetuated in the law.—Yours, etc., KEITH WIGNALL. May 16, 1985.
Homosexual law changes
Press, 17 May 1985, Page 10
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