LUG unplugged.I want to thank the GenQ folks for discussing the "lesbian until graduation" urban legend Myths about anything and everything that barely have a shred of truth in them, yet seem to take on a persistent life of their own. Before the Internet, such urban folklore as "alligators in New York City sewers" was carried in magazines and newspapers. Today, they speed around the world in a few seconds. For more information, visit www.snopes.com. ["Lesbian, for Now," October 10], though I am dismayed this fairy tale continues. It saddens me that 20 years after I entered college, the new generation still feels the need to discount their attractions for members of the same sex as mere explorations. As long as both ends of the sexuality spectrum refuse to acknowledge that bisexuality 1. sexual attraction to persons of both sexes; exhibition of both homosexual and heterosexual behavior. 2. true hermaphroditism. 3. androgyny (1). is a completely valid orientation for many of us; that many people--even monogamous people-can love men at times, women at other times, something in between at other times; that we can do this without being in the midst of some "phase" that we will grow out of, girls will continue to discount some of their most wonderful life relationships. I see the LUG LUG - Linux User Group phenomenon in the same way I see the "ex-gay" movement folks with their own agenda convince the susceptible that if they just believe hard enough, they can have a better life. I'm looking forward to the day when LUG becomes a sad historical blip A mark, line or spot on a medium, such as microfilm, that is optically sensed and used for timing or counting purposes.. WENDY CURRY Weare, N.H. |
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