Editors --
Although I am not one of the 15 (not 10) "dues paying members" of Gay People's Liberation Alliance, I am a lesbian living and working in the ISU community and I wish to extend my thanks to GSB for its allocation to GPLA.
This action demonstrates an increased awareness that we are not all treated equally. Those of us who define ourselves as "homosexual" or lesbian have been denied equal time in this society. GSB's contribution for educational materials can help correct that denial on this campus.
No educational environment can be considered truly free and humane until all people are given a voice -- this action represents one important step in that direction.
An open educational environment is the greatest weapon we have against the prejudice and oppression that have been and continue to be leveled against us.
These funds can hardly be considered to have been "squandered for 10" people when they will be used to provide a means of re-education for anyone willing to take the time to question the myths and stereotypes that have been so dangerously perpetuated in our society.
By the way, notice of application of funds was duly published. Nothing underhanded has taken place.
Thanks to those 15 who have chosen to risk being so open and to an enlightened GSB.
-- name withheld upon request
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