<p>I’m sorry, but I’m confused by the responses and references back to previous posts.</p>
<p>Let me ask another way. If you had a gay son or if you were a gay guy, would you be welcome and treated with dignity and respect at USC vs. “tolerated?” We are not looking for a politically correct answer, but we need to know the facts so that he can have a wonderful college experience. </p>
<p>I wish people were more enlightened and educated about hard wiring vs.choice and, therefore, more accepting of people of all sexual preferences, but I fully recognize we aren’t there yet. My son didn’t choose his sexual orientation anymore than he chose the color of his eyes.</p>
<p>There are a lot of great schools out there and USC is especially attractive for what it offers him in terms of curricula and location. Having said that, who would want to attend a school where you have to watch your back and/or risk being ridiculed where there is tolerance for differences at other universities? </p>
<p>USC is such a perfect fit in all areas - especially the honors college, with this one looming, inescapable concern.</p>
<p>As I wrote, there are many good schools to choose from for this kind, talented, compassionate, smart, hardworking, friendly athlete – so if it was you or your kid, would USC still be an option you’d consider or would you keep looking?</p>
<p>icy9ff8 – ALABAMA? GEORGIA? Really? I’d have never thought of either of these as southern states of tolerance. Please educate me because we hadn’t even considered either.</p>
<p>Thanks for the honest feedback. This is an important post for a lot of reasons and I appreciate your candor. </p>
<p>Z</p>