Public Attitudes To Homosexuality (Press, 22 December 1973)
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Summary: Public Attitudes To Homosexuality (Press, 22 December 1973)
On 22 December 1973, a public correspondence was published regarding the actions of the Gay Liberation Front (G.L.F.) in response to concerns raised about graffiti in Christchurch. P. R. H. Maltng, the Liaison Officer for G.L.F., clarified that the organisation did not support the unauthorised painting of signs on any property, yet highlighted the more significant societal issues faced by individuals with a homosexual orientation. Maltng argued that the retention of anti-homosexual laws inflicts considerable pain, leading to unhappiness, ruined lives, and even suicides. The phrases "Gay is proud" and "Gay is angry" were deemed important for raising awareness about these issues that society often overlooks. Maltng noted that any damage from the signs had been compensated fully as directed by the Court and posed a question regarding when society would acknowledge and make amends for the wrongs it has inflicted on thousands of individuals. Moreover, D. Bramwell Cook responded, stating that he had misattributed certain wall defacements to the G.L.F. He acknowledged that only part of one sign in Durham Street was tied to the G.L.F., and legal reparations had been made for it, with individuals responsible being expelled from the organisation. Cook also apologised for any harm done to the G.L.F. through his earlier statements and clarified that the G.L.F. disassociated itself from other graffiti related to contraception and abortion, affirming their opposition to such acts of vandalism. The editor closed the correspondence, indicating that the discussion on the matter would come to an end.
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