Police Association Proposal (Press, 29 May 1980)
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Summary: Police Association Proposal (Press, 29 May 1980)
In a letter to the editor, Paul Maling responds to Varian J. Wilson's views on homosexuality, directly addressing Wilson's comparison of a gay group to a "burglars' union." Maling critiques Wilson for misrepresenting homosexuality as a "perversion" and "sickness." He cites Sigmund Freud's 1935 assertion that homosexuality is not an illness, but rather a natural variation of sexual function. Maling supports his argument by referencing subsequent studies in animal and human behaviour that demonstrate the normalcy of homosexual expression. He argues that outdated beliefs regarding homosexuality as "against nature" originated from specific cultural perspectives, namely those of the Hebrews and Zoroastrians, and not from a universal understanding of human behaviour. Maling's letter seeks to challenge misconceptions surrounding homosexuality and advocate for its acceptance as a natural part of human diversity.
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