The Repressed deserve it

I found you last editorial (April 24) both depressing and heartening.

Depressing because it confirmed my view of so much of your work and the work of your associates, that is, your support of moat individuals or groups that are repressed, discriminated against, or otherwise abused by this "bourgeois-value-dominated society". You are the perennial crutch for the underdog. Any cause that comes your way, seemingly regardless of its relevance or substance, you'll help — almost christian — if it wasn't for the fact that in your floundering you attempt to injure the majority.

You'll no doubt be able to counter the argument that the underdog is where he is because that's where he belongs and I certainly can think of as many exceptions as qualifiers, especially in our own society, but I fear that you lose sight of where the normal is and delude yourself trying to invert reality.

Your editorial did bring some Joy in that it reflects a hint of tergiversation. You support the GLF for the reason above yet have personal reservations which I must agree with. Your 'in-depth' article appears to be lapping around your ankles.

Such material as the last Q/A displays the dangers of your attitude. It is a commonly held belief that 'gay' tendencies are largely psychological. The material in that article could promote the same effect. If you tell people that 'gay is good', it may be believed, even if the arguments are as convincing as Nixons, as they provide a Justification for peoples perversions. This appears to lead quickly to a personal delusion as to what is normal. This isn't to suggest that I don't believe that people don't have genuine homosexual problems for which a 'gay' relationship may be the answer. But It tends to be a vehicle for all the fad-fields in the country. You only need to have seen those arriving for the GLF wine and stein in their best Bowie and affected mannerisms.

I would suggest that you chose one side Mr Steele, if everything must be divided into us and them — either show a responsible 'bourgeois-vaiue-dominated' Judgement or stay a 'running-dog' of every down and out. half-bit cause.

You abuse the University and the majority of its members by publishing the material you do — try some objective Journalism, not so opinion-laden and oft-misleading as your 'indepth' articles and sometimes regular court reports.

Phillip Thorpe