In the general discussion, several more ideas for reducing homophobia were discussed.

In light of the fact that the Freshman Dean's Office will move straight students if they are un-comfortable with having a gay roommate, one student suggested that gay students should be allowed to move if they are heterophobic.

One student said jokes about homosexuality often foster an attitude that feeds homophobia. He said this frame of mind can lead to sodomy laws and laws against gay marriage.

David B. Orr '01, a member of the council and the BGLTSA, said students should be outspoken when they hear someone jest about homosexuality.

"It isn't bad to stand up on issues," Orr said. "When someone makes a gay joke, I'm gay, that bothers me."

Students also discussed how to respond to people who say their religion conflicts with an acceptance of homosexuality.

"We won't get anywhere if we reduce people who have religious beliefs as stupid," one student said.