To: < mike@cs.mun.ca>
Subject: Your Story
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 14:53:08 -0230

I came across your story on your site, randomly surfing along on a Saturday
Afternoon..

> "Speaking from my own experience, one thing I have to say is that
> those who think homosexuality is a personal choice are full of shit
> and don't know what they are talking about (I guess women feel this
> way when men talk about how the pain of child birth
> can't be all that bad). "

They don't know what they're talking about, but I don't think they're _full_
of shit. They just don't know any better at the moment. Not all people are
bigots.

Stories like yours open people's eyes.

I've had friends go through similar experiences. I find I'm never totally
sure of what to say to encourage them to be themselves. I don't understand
homosexuality firsthand. I'm always worried that I'll say the wrong thing
and offend... I can only show my support in this way:

I'm glad you've come to find and accept yourself. I could never think any
less of you because of it. I see you as a very strong person to speak for a
cause at such personal risk. I hope your friends understand and accept you.

I'll surely see you on Thursday, my first day of lectures.