To the Editor:
I am disappointed by the Daily's inability to understand or effectively report on the true aims of the sit-in, and the goals of TSAD in general. It seems to me that the Daily is falsely painting the picture of a Tufts Christian Fellowship (TCF) vs. TSAD controversy that simply does not exist. This reporting has led to unnecessary fear and hostility from both groups.
As a participant in the sit-in, my goal was not de-recognition of the TCF. The aim of the sit-in was to have a re-affirmation of the nondiscrimination policy that included a protection for self-acceptance of one's identity. Thanks to a great deal of hard work, this goal was actualized. I do not expect, nor do I want, this affirmation of the nondiscrimination policy to have any ex post facto repercussions for the TCF. I simply hope that the Tufts Community Union Judiciary (TCUJ) and the Tufts community as a whole will not tolerate future instances of discrimination based on one's acceptance of their identity.
I have dear friends in the TCF and would not work with an organization whose implicit goal was to silence the TCF, or any group of people for that mater. I do, however, strongly disagree with the TCF's treatment of Julie, as well as its archaic stance on homosexuality. Hopefully, the president's explanation of the nondiscrimination policy will give the TCF an opportunity to rethink the way it treats queer Christians in the future. Furthermore, I hope that the TCUJ uses this interpretation of the policy in future cases of discrimination, rather than resorting to the childish method of using a dictionary for what is really a common sense decision.
I hope that the TCF remains on campus and provides a spiritual home for evangelical Christians. It must, however, in providing that home, make sure that it doesn't destroy the home of the Tufts transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and ally community. By taking this interpretation on the nondiscrimination policy into account, TCF can insure that everyone's rights are protected.
Adam Carlis, LA '03
