Preference vs. orientation

In your article, you wrote, “However, it does not ask for sexual preference, so identifying LGBT+ students is not an easy task.”

I believe the correct term, which you should have used, is “sexual orientation.” The term “sexual preference” is an antiquated term which implies that one’s sexuality is a choice. This is the basis for misunderstanding and fear of the gay community. If people understood that one’s sexual orientation is predetermined just as one’s skin color is, there would be a lot more acceptance of the gay community.

I didn’t choose to be gay, however, I am proud of this attribute.

Jeff

Pedro in the news

Your article regarding Pedro Ramirez is an obvious attempt to sway public opinion in the favor of an admitted illegal alien. Simply because of The Collegian’s collective liberal stance in favor of open borders you once again ignore the fact that he has broken the law by registering to vote. You also ignore the documents that Mr O’Neil has gathered by quoting an article in the Bee instead of looking at them yourself. You also ignore the fact that if Pedro Ramirez weren’t enrolled in Fresno State there would be one more spot open for a United States citizen. Your journalistic credibility is on par for the rest of the publications in this country today in that you don’t look at facts that you dont agree with. Therefore I say, you are nothing more than a tabloid and have zero credibility.

Craig