Risk Of Blackmail (Press, 29 July 1982)
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Summary: Risk Of Blackmail (Press, 29 July 1982)
In a letter published on 29 July 1982, D.B. Walker responds to a previous statement made in "The Press" regarding the purported risks of blackmail associated with homosexuality. Walker challenges the assertion that a tendency towards homosexuality inherently increases the risk of blackmail. He argues that such a risk is not a consequence of homosexuality itself, but rather a result of societal intolerance, which forces many individuals who identify as gay to maintain secrecy about their sexual orientation. This secrecy creates an environment where blackmail becomes a possibility, as individuals fear the potential repercussions of their sexual identity being disclosed. Walker contends that in a society that is indifferent to homosexuality, there would be no need for secrecy, and consequently, the likelihood of blackmail would significantly diminish. He emphasises that the perceived risks stem from societal attitudes rather than the orientation itself.
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