Meyer R G
J Homosex. 1977 Spring;2(3):281-7. doi: 10.1300/J082v02n03_11.
Social controversy and legal ambivalence have been prevalent regarding homosexuality. Guardians of tradition, such as the churches, the mental health professional organizations, and the legal experts, have all moved toward decriminalization in their own fashion. Yet this thrust has been halted by a recent Supreme Court decision. The homosexual may have to retreat to the closet unless renewal occurs. Some information is available on what societal and behavioral changes will occur as the laws change. However, a more scientifically adequate information base, as well as political courage, is required before those seeking decriminalization are likely to succeed.
关于同性恋，社会争议和法律上的矛盾态度一直普遍存在。传统的守护者，如教会、心理健康专业组织和法律专家，都已以各自的方式朝着将同性恋合法化的方向发展。然而，最近最高法院的一项裁决使这一势头停滞不前。同性恋者可能不得不重新回到 closet 里，除非出现新的进展。关于随着法律变化将会发生哪些社会和行为变化，我们有一些信息。然而，在寻求将同性恋合法化的人有可能成功之前，还需要一个更科学完备的信息基础以及政治勇气。 （注：“closet”在这里结合语境可能指隐藏自己同性恋身份，翻译为“柜子”表意不明，意译为“隐藏自己”更合适，可根据实际需求调整译文）
