This letter is in response to the proposed additions to serve the needs of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Alliance through Project TEACH!.

It must first be made clear that I do not discriminate or pass judgment against anyone who has a sexual preference different from mine. I also fully support the continued existence of LGBSA to serve the unique needs of its members. I do feel however that LGBSA's demand for a full-time staff member to be responsible for implementing Project TEACH! is unreasonable.

I am a student with divorced parents that has, as do LGBSA members, some unique circumstances. After numerous letters to the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, I became disgusted with the system. As a result, I began to demand recognition because of my parents' divorced status.

This passive role did nothing to improve my situation. Rather than take a subordinate position in my desire to pursue education, I capitalized upon what I once believed to be a detriment. Discovering my role in what I consider to be a dysfunctional family became an inexhaustible source of motivation for me.

The point I am trying to convey is that if every interest group on campus requested funds and demanded an administrator to serve its individual needs, this University would serve as a forum for modified political action committees as opposed to an institution for higher learning and education.

I am not suggesting stifling LGBSA's activities, but rather a more active role in their proposed diversity programs such as Project TEACH! As do most groups represented at Penn State, LGBSA could raise its own funds to support representatives for things such as Project TEACH! If LGBSA did this, they could sculpt and tailor Project TEACH! exactly how they choose rather than through influence from the Penn State administration.

The driving force behind my attending college was to become educated and prepared for a career, not to locate a place where I could take a secondary role and demand someone else be responsible for desires.

If the more vocal LGBSA members feel their role in the alliance takes precedence over their education, perhaps Washington, D.C. would be a more suitable place for them to rally among other lobbyists and pursue their goals.

My advice to LGBSA Project TEACH! proponents: Strive to be recognized and evaluated for your academic excellence and character content, not your sexual preference.