Show Generation X-er X Wonders About Future School Clubs To The Editor In response to Thomass Thomas's first editorial concerning homosexual clubs I have several comments His remark anyone who has done any research this research this discounts the religious right is uncalled for It Itis Itis Itis is unfair and inaccurate to imply that everyone in that category is uneducated uneducated uninformed and close There are many researchers both liberal and conservative who are studying homosexuality They have yet to come to a conclusion as to whether homosexuality is a genetic or behavioral condition While scientists scientists scientists are still unsure popular opinion seems to indicate that it is a behavior the result of a personal choice as indicated by the politically correct term sexual preference If it does prove to be a genetic condition that fact alone will not necessarily make homosexuality acceptable We usually fight against genetic conditions that have the potential of being detrimental to both individuals and society For example we attempt to cure sickle-cell sickle anemia anemia anemia ane ane- mia instead of forming clubs to discuss discuss discuss dis dis- dis- dis cuss it As a generation X-er X I am quite aware that society's values and standards standards standards stan stan- dards have changed drastically since my parents' parents high school days Although I am also aware that values cannot remain static forever I 1 question question question ques ques- tion the extent to which we are willing willing willing will will- ing to allow our standards to change If we have gone from regarding homosexuality as a perversion to considering it just an alternative lifestyle what kind of changes will our children see Will pedophiles be allowed to follow their alternative lifestyles Will doctors who support euthanasia be free to practice without restraint Will gang-bangers gang be encouraged to form clubs to provide emotional support for the problems that arise from all the discrimination they have to bear When we consider issues concerning concerning concerning con con- the exercise and limits of freedom we must consider not only the effects our decisions will have on our own lives but also the ramifications ramifications ramifications for future generations Sarah L L. Metzger General Education Major |