Date: Mon, 10 Apr 1995 10:46:15 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevyn Jacobs To: "Kansas Queer News [KQN]" Subject: LesBiGaysOK director resigns; criminal molestation record revealed April 6, 1995 To: Friends and Supporters of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay Services of Kansas Effective Tuesday, April 4, 1995, Eric O. Moore resigned from his position as Director of Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay Services of Kansas. Although we laud Eric for his many efforts and contributions to the University as well as the community, he is no longer associated with our organization. No one within this organization was aware of Eric's previous criminal record until late Tuesday night. Many people will question our decision to allow Eric to speak at the lecture by Mr. Louganis last night. This decision was carefully debated among our officers. We came to the decision that Eric's message last night was of enough importance to allow him to speak. >From the Constitution of our organization, we would like to share with you our Preamble, as follows: Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay Services of Kansas is preeminently dedicated to the belief that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are human beings. It is unfortunate that we find ourselves defending our lives by pointing out our humanity. Because we are human beings, we should be afforded the same rights and responsibilities under the law as other citizens of the University of Kansas and beyond. We observe that many lesbian, bisexual, and gay people face special and unique problems because of sexual orientation. Most of these problems are a product of the society of which we are a part. We strongly believe that, by taking responsibility for the part of society which we comprise, these problems can be understood, and eventually put to rest. At this difficult time we ask you, our supporters, to continue to give our organization your support and friendship. We firmly believe that any form of sexual molestation is absolutely and always wrong, particularly when it involves children. However, we unequivocally decry any and all attempts to stereotype and scapegoat members of our organization as well as the lesbian, bisexual, and gay community based on the actions of any one individual. Stereotyping leads to homophobia and violence.