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their desires, are ostracized from the larger com
munity as a result of their size, shape, form or
lack of commonly defined “beauty.”
Shame upon this queer culture which, on the
one hand, preaches diversity, and simultaneous
ly practices the ugly art of discrimination.
I will be perfectly content to be alone for the
rest of my days before I lay claim to any mem
bership in this pathetic subculture if, indeed,
this is their ethos.
Narcissism is its own reward. Someday these
men, too, will perish. Sadly, they too will die all
alone— like so many of our friends who have
passed in obscurity, marginalized by a self-serv
ing gay society which cannot see beyond the tips
of their penises or the edge of their bulging
biceps.
Shame all around!
that led Assistant C hief Mark Paresi to state
that sex in public places is followed by drug use
and trafficking [“Delta Demimonde,” May 19J.
It sounds like another smoke screen, similar to
the “protect our children” bullshit spouted by
conservative groups.
As for inviting predators, the Pigs are the
only enemy likely to be encountered in public
spaces, and men cruising for sex need to police
themselves. Be aware of what’s going on around
you, and don’t do anything stupid.
Approaching the gay community for help in
solving the “problem" while acknowledging that
many cruisers do not identify as gay is simply law
enforcement’s warning that they will continue
to do what is necessary to enforce a restrictive
code of public morality.
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1 think, in fact, there is a strong correlation
between the two. As gay men, we are often so
obsessed by physical looks and stereotypical
images that we forget to open our hearts to our
brothers at a soul level. 1 am more than ready to
admit that 1 enjoy a beautiful buffed and tanned
body, but at what price? Connecting with
another guy from the heart enables the richness
of monogamy to be possible and worthwhile.
Please keep up the thoughtful writing!
M ichael F inch
Portland
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1 have to agree with Scott Osbume, presi
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that your paper looks fresh and very pertinent to
gay life in Portland [Speak Out, May 5].
I have been reading Just Out periodically
over the years and have found that recently you
seem to be covering stories that 1 actually take
the time to read. A recent article about foster
parents and adopting children was very good.
The article “One on O ne” by Michael Thomas
Ford was very good.
1 totally understand how someone who
believes in monogamy, i.e., being faithful, can
feel like they are obsolete. I sometimes feel like
why should 1 be faithful, when no one else will.
And the article about “Size Matters” was also
very educational. Keep up the good work.
Just Out just keeps getting better and better.
So I guess it is time that I just say a great big
“thank you.”
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