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[ Monday, Feb. 20, 2006 ] Letter to the Editor
Argument in Portland case undermines university policy
It appears the students are justifiably concerned about the possibility that Penn State's legal argument -- that the university's nondiscrimination policy regarding due sexual orientation is not legally binding -- could undermine clear messages against sexual discrimination ("March to protest Portland," Feb. 16). In some students' minds, a lack of legal protection minimizes the legitimacy and seriousness and legitimacy of discrimination. As a psychologist, I am aware that there has been a dramatic rise in suicide rates among gay teenagers in recent years. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable and are in vital need of support. Institutions given a public trust have a special obligation to promote tolerance and respect for vulnerable minority groups. Robert E. Griffin
Class of 1980
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