Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Vol. 37, No. 18. July 24, 1974
Anti-homosexual
Anti-homosexual
Dear Sir,
I will not be replying to the rambling letter of one of my political opponents published in the last issue of "Salient" because I consider it to be libellous and defamatory and have placed the letter in the hands of my lawyer, Mr Robert Brace of Buddle. Anderson, Kent and & Co. for the appropriate legal action to be taken (and damages claimed), as I do not like my name being associated with homosexuality or self-contested homosexuals.
However, I am prepared to lead a debating team from the Wellington Division, Young Christiana (a recently formed group of community-rainded Christian young people who are doing youth work) against the Young Nationals perhaps one lunchtime in the Union Hall if the Young Nationals would like to Back up their fighting words with deeds, just for a change. Looking forward in hearing details of time and place from the Young Nationals, and reserving the right to take the negative in a debate on homosexuality.
Richard Wardle,
Young Christians. Wellington Division.P.S. "Homosexuality" not homosexual law reform is the subject of the debate.