Dear Editor,

Thank you in publishing the article “Questioning Homonomativty” in your August 6th issue. I would largely agree with the artist Andrew Printer view that the gay community is trying to blend into the straight community and losing our sense and culture of our community. This point further hit home after I had a conversation with a volunteer at The Center. Apparently Mr. Printer stopped by our gay and lesbian community center to post a poster of his new exhibit, and he was told that The Center would not post it since contained nudity. Heavens forbid that there be any nude art! This is not the first time I heard of The Center not allowing artistic expression of the human body. What does this say about our community and The Center? It’s a good thing Michelangelo does not live in our time and in San Diego. His David would not have been allowed at the center. Yes I am aware that The Center has donors, particurly the private sector, who might raise an eye brow if they saw a nude work of art, but should this be allowed to dictate the gay community’s expression of our culture? The community should step back and question The Center’s policies and as Mr. Printer question if we really want to be Homonomativty.

Sincerly,

Michael Martinez