I think the editors of The Observer should be aware that the controversy regarding a recent cartoon has moved beyond the Notre Dame community. A friend of mine who is a member of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) in Detroit asked me what I thought about the cartoon. I have often used Notre Dame as an example of a Catholic community that cares for all people and discriminates against none. It is sad that The Observer allowed such a cartoon to be printed. I’m going to try to reassure my GLBT friends that it was a mistake and does not reflect the true spirit of Notre Dame.