It's shameful to see students make homophobic comments

Editor,

I take great exception to the homophobia expressed in a recent letter to the Daily Lobo, "A society of Schraders would lack government, infrastructure," on Nov. 13 by UNM student Andres Saenz.

While Saenz may find others who sympathize with him for attacking Don Schrader's decisions regarding taxes, personal medical coverage and income (to say nothing of his constant near-nudity), Saenz jettisons any goodwill his points may have earned him by opening his letter with, "Don Schrader is an overtly gay man who contributes nothing to our society."

Is there a problem with being an overtly gay man that I am not aware of? The last time I checked, this nation was still a free nation. It is embarrassing and shameful to hear such insidious homophobia coming from a supposed student of higher learning. My suggestion: If Saenz is so troubled by another man exercising his freedom, perhaps Saenz should move to another country.

Rich Boucher

Daily Lobo reader