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To Ken Sherrill--

	Without disagreeing in the least with the general points you have
made, I am very dubious about the validity and reliability of the APSA
survey you mention. I received one, as a dept chair, and thought it a very
poorly-designed instrument. Even if I had wanted to respond, which I did not,
I would have had no way to answer most of the questions since I have (and wish)
no systematic knowledge of my colleagues' or students' sexual orientations (nor
do I make any decisions on that basis, one way or the other). I would imaging
those responding are to a significant extent unrepresentative of the larger
profession, by way of self-selection and political outlook, and I wonder
about the accuracy of their responses to most of the items.

	I didn'
	I didn't fill out the survey, or return it to the APSA. I do have an
open mind on the fundamental issues here, however, and think it might be a good
idea for you (or whoever) to summarize the major findings and discussions
at the meeting-either to be sent to those who are interested (sign me up),
or posted for the group.

	Thanks for the invitation--

	Michael Johnston
	Colgate University

	MJOHNSTON@CENTER.COLGATE.EDU