The Dartmouth Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Organization is planning a community discussion to address the ramifications of a flier found in the organization's Hinman Box last Thursday, DaGLO co-Chair Earl Plante '94 said last night.
The flier was sent to inform the group of a discussion scheduled for Saturday night titled "Let's talk about faggots." No one attended the discussion, which was supposed to be in held in the lounge of French residence hall.
The flier said some of the topics for discussion would be "Is it OK to shoot gays? Do we have to accept homosexuality?"
"Whether we like it or not, homosexuals have an agenda aimed at earning complete tolerance and equity in America," the flier said. "On February 18, we will talk about why gays do NOT deserve special rights."
Plante said DaGLO is planning to hold a community discussion within two weeks to address issues raised by the flier and national issues.
History Professor Anneliese Orleck has agreed to speak at the meeting, Plante said.
In addition, Plante said DaGLO will invite Laurie Levinger, a counselor from Health Services, to discuss the psychological impact of the flier on the gay community at Dartmouth.
Plante said DaGLO also may invite Dean of the College Lee Pelton or Senior Associate Dean of the College Dan Nelson to speak on behalf of the administration.
On Friday, DaGLO met with Pelton and members of Safety and Security to discuss the situation and possible responses.
Plante said Hanover Police told him over the weekend that they had no new information about the case.
Thursday, Plante said he felt the flier was very hurtful and evidence that homophobia is "endemic in the institutions of this College."
Student Assembly President Rukmini Sichitiu '95 said it was cowardly of the author of the letter to send it but not show up for the meeting.
"I'm very disappointed in the amount of hate I saw reflected in the event," Sichitiu said.
