The Bowdoin Orient

The silver lining of controversy is its capacity to inspire discussion. It reminds us not only of what we believe, but also that we believe at all. In that spirit, I want to consider the ubiquitous disgust with the recent use of the word "pagan" to describe homosexuality "Prospective students: Choose Bowdoin to confront intellectual conformity," April 10). Why was the Bowdoin community so disgusted by it? Simply, because we believe that homosexuality is not wrong. This is our conviction. We believe it to be true—and rightly so.

The election of a president is an unusual decision in an American's life. Most important decisions are made regarding certain interests in the hopes of achieving some certain path?who we date, what career path we take, etc. And, further, we make these decisions as an individual with a great deal of autonomy. A presidential election is different.