Homosexuals And Politics (Press, 13 July 1974)

In a letter to the editor published on 13 July 1974, a writer identified as W.M.P. expresses strong opposition to the movement for homosexual law reform in New Zealand. The author argues that the vocal minority advocating for reform does not reflect the views of the majority of New Zealanders, who, according to W.M.P., are content with the current laws governing homosexuality. The writer believes that most people in the country prefer to remain silent on what they consider a distasteful subject. W.M.P. suggests that New Zealand should continue to "lag noticeably in the field of homosexual law reform" to avoid aligning itself with countries like Denmark and Sweden, which have more progressive attitudes towards homosexuality. The letter also emphasizes that many New Zealanders still adhere to the strong condemnation of homosexuality prevailing in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. W.M.P. argues that there is no ultimate benefit for those who identify as homosexuals in making the laws more permissive, indicating a belief that reform would not yield positive outcomes for individuals affected by these laws. The overall tone of the letter reflects a conservative viewpoint on the issue of homosexuality and a resistant stance towards changing New Zealand's legal framework in this regard.

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