Judge Sotomayor’s gay nugget: Supported free expression of gay group … 33 years ago, at college
…For private citizens to try to intimidate the Gay Alliance into silence is a denial of the foundations on which a university is built.
No matter how much one may disagree with the Gay Alliance or the policies they are advocating, no matter how repugnant one may find homosexuality, the manner of expressing this opposition should be intellectual. At this university, we are dedicated to persuation by reason, not by brute force.
Intimidation of those courageous enough to express their views, violence directed against unpopular associations, midnight criminal assaults on private residences — these speak for themselves. The entire university community should be angry, and disgusted, that this kind of action has occurred at Princeton….
Portion of a letter signed by Sonia Sotomayor that has been submitted as part of her Supreme Court judicial nominee questionnaire, item #12, “Published Writing and Public Statements.” She was one of 39 individuals at Princeton who signed the statement which was published in The Daily Princeton. Although some analyzers of this statement are interpreting this as a pro-gay stance, it appears to more accurately reflect a position against using violence and intimidation as retaliation for unpopular speech. (US Senate)
Support Metro Weekly’s Journalism
These are challenging times for news organizations. And yet it’s crucial we stay active and provide vital resources and information to both our local readers and the world. So won’t you please take a moment and consider supporting Metro Weekly with a membership? For as little as $5 a month, you can help ensure Metro Weekly magazine and MetroWeekly.com remain free, viable resources as we provide the best, most diverse, culturally-resonant LGBTQ coverage in both the D.C. region and around the world. Memberships come with exclusive perks and discounts, your own personal digital delivery of each week’s magazine (and an archive), access to our Member's Lounge when it launches this fall, and exclusive members-only items like Metro Weekly Membership Mugs and Tote Bags! Check out all our membership levels here and please join us today!
