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Patrick C. Crosetto...
...Queer Protests Ineffective" by Patrick C. Crosetto (Letter, Oct. 19): Crosetto incorrectly characterizes both homosexuals and the gay rights movement. He states, in reference to proposed national "hate crime" legislation, that "no one group should be given special privileges." Granting homosexuals the right to hold a job is not a special privilege. Granting homosexuals the right to marry is not a special privilege. Granting homosexuals the right to visit their terminally ill partners in the hospital is not a special privilege. Granting homosexuals the right to a life free of discrimination is hardly a special privilege...
...Crosetto also underestimates the importance of non-violent social protest. He warns that public demonstrations such as Harvard's gathering on National Coming Out Day only "hurt [homosexuals'] chances for public acceptance." But people's prejudices don't go away on their own. Throughout our history, most notably during the Civil Rights movement, public demonstrations have been the catalyst for the promotion of equality and the breakdown of discrimination...
...demonstrate gay "pride" only act to extend certain societal prejudices about people with different sexual orientations. Though no one deserves to get beaten or killed because of any belief or action, there are certain ways to greatly reduce the risks of these "hate crimes" from happening. PATRICK C. CROSETTO...