Letter to Toronto Star, published May 9.
Re Dispel myths on sex ed, Editorial, May 2:
This editorial claims that 49 per cent of those polled support
the Ontario government's proposed sex education curriculum, while 34 per cent
oppose. In the same edition of the Toronto Star we read that 42 per cent support while
40 per cent oppose. Within the margin of error, this constitutes a tie.
Whichever numbers one uses, each side is a minority. Neither can
rightly be described as a "vocal minority" with its covert message of
disapproval.
Ninety per cent of Ontarians may agree the curriculum needs
updating. That does not confer blanket approval for whatever some in the government
deem acceptable. With so many opposed to parts of the proposed curriculum, this
has become a classic case calling for accommodation for both sides.
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