Geis G, Wright R, Garrett T, Wilson P R
J Homosex. 1976;1(4):419-26. doi: 10.1300/J082v01n04_05.
This article reports results of a survey of police officials, prosecuting attorneys, and members of homosexual groups in the seven states that had decriminalized private homosexual behavior between consenting adults. Despite the dire predictions of many, the responses indicate that, among other things, decriminalization has had no effect on the involvement of homosexuals with minors, the use of force by homosexuals, or the amount of private homosexual behavior. Additionally, decriminalization reportedly eased somewhat the problems of the homosexual community and allowed the police to devote more time to the investigation of what generally are regarded as more serious criminal offenses.
本文报道了对七个已将成年同性伴侣间私下同性恋行为合法化的州的警察官员、检察官和同性恋群体成员进行的一项调查结果。尽管许多人做出了可怕的预测，但调查结果表明，除其他外，合法化对同性恋者与未成年人的接触、同性恋者使用暴力或私下同性恋行为的数量没有影响。此外，据报道，合法化在一定程度上缓解了同性恋群体的问题，并使警方能够将更多时间用于调查一般被视为更严重的刑事犯罪。
