Dear Editor

Dear Neil Nagraj,
I read your article, ‘Gay Cop Arrests Preacher for Saying Homosexuality Is a Sin'. First let me say, the way you wrote was easy to read and I quickly understood the situation. I believe that this homosexual officer was offended by a comment that wasn’t even directed towards him. I would understand if he had said it to the policeman, but that wasn’t the case. The preacher admits that he said, “…same-sex relationships are sinful,” which is simply what he believes, due to his religion. Also, I’m not surprised that the officer took action and arrested Dale McAlpine, the preacher. But that doesn’t make it right. So I wont give my opinion on whether homosexuality is a sin, but I will say this…that gay cop had no right to handcuff a man for voicing his religious beliefs. This isn’t a hate crime either. McAlpine wasn’t directly bashing the officer or even threatening him or anyone else. The poll results on your editorial show how the majority feel, 68% believe that ‘No, all he was doing was expressing what his religion teaches’ when they were asked, ‘Do you think it is right the preacher was arrested for his comments?’ This is such a touchy subject and forever will be.