The lead letter about Brighton: Out The Closet (Opinion, May 25) certainly brought shame on the city.

Bigots such as Alan Nunn continue to highlight how much work we have to do in challenging homophobia and all sorts of discrimination and why the recently-launched Anti-Victimisation Initiative is so important.

The questions Mr Nunn posed in his letter are irrelevant. What needs addressing is the hatred behind the questions.

Homophobia is the irrational fear of homosexuals and lesbians. Mr Nunn's letter is homophobic in nature and should be investigated by the appropriate authorities.

-James Ledward, editor, Gscene magazine