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Scott's demerit.


After the monumental Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S., 123 S.Ct. 2472, 156 L.Ed.2d 508 (2003), striking down state Sodomy laws as applied to gays and lesbians.  affirming our rights, I waited in anticipation for the next issue of The Advocate. Then it arrived, and what do I see on the front cover? A Playgirl play·girl  
n.
A woman devoted to the pursuit of pleasurable activities.
 centerfold cen·ter·fold  
n.
1. A magazine center spread, especially a foldout of an oversize photograph or feature.

2.
a. The subject of a photograph used as a centerfold, often a nude model.

b.
. What a way for "our" newsmagazine to celebrate the most important Supreme Court ruling of our lifetime. Many people think that all gay people ever think about is sex. Thanks for strengthening the stereotype.

Craig Rittenhouse, West Lafayette, Ind.
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Author:Rittenhouse, Craig
Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Article Type:Letter to the Editor
Date:Sep 16, 2003
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