Outdated expression
Dear Editor:
I understand that the world has done a lot of moving forward in the past five years. However, walking around the college for the past week, the amount of times that I have heard someone say, "That's gay" is appalling.
Every time I hear someone say this expression, I am not only repulsed by the inappropriate use of the term "gay," but I am disappointed that in the 21st century an expression is still being used that makes a section of our society (and student population) feel like second class citizens.
Next time you are having a conversation with your buddy in the hall, why don't you try to use the word you want to use. I believe that word is "stupid." Gay is not a synonym for stupid.
John McKenzie
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
I understand that the world has done a lot of moving forward in the past five years. However, walking around the college for the past week, the amount of times that I have heard someone say, "That's gay" is appalling.
Every time I hear someone say this expression, I am not only repulsed by the inappropriate use of the term "gay," but I am disappointed that in the 21st century an expression is still being used that makes a section of our society (and student population) feel like second class citizens.
Next time you are having a conversation with your buddy in the hall, why don't you try to use the word you want to use. I believe that word is "stupid." Gay is not a synonym for stupid.
John McKenzie
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
