We commend Dr. Abare for approving the club and the students for their perseverance in seeking an appeal through the proper channels afforded to them. This club would have been unheard of almost 20 years ago when we attended Flagler College. This approval is about more than sexual orientation or gay rights. It is about Dr. Abare and the College providing its young adults a safe haven in which they can be themselves and dialogue with others in order to foster greater understanding. We hope all students will live up to the responsibility & opportunity granted them by the approval of the club – because through dialogue change is possible. We encourage the College to continue its acceptance of (and welcome) diversity amongst its students. And, once again, we applaud Dr. Abare.