Dear Editor:
In response to the article written by Dean Cheek (“Autumn brings unnecessary displays of affection to ETSU,” Oct. 16):
Lust is defined as a strong sexual desire without idealized or spiritualized feelings, or any passionate desire.
Yes, lust is in the air. Thank goodness we are lusting after each other. I would much rather see PDA (public displays of affection) than I would people fighting, arguing or being unkind to each other.
Passionate people are much more interesting. PDA is not gross. The violence on television is gross.
People without passion or lustful feelings are almost zombies. Those couples are heightening their senses. When a couple is happy, they are more aware of the scent of the warm sun and fresh air (when they let go of each other).
These passionate couples are also practicing safe sex. If they did get a room, (and what did you have in mind?), they would be more apt to get pregnant or spread STDs or, Goddess forbid, skip class.
Romance is a term used loosely for various sorts of compositions that are predominantly tender or intimate in mood, an imaginative story of idealized love or a love affair.
The women “allowing” themselves to be touched intimately and tenderly are being romantic. There is nothing more romantic than kissing in the fresh air, warm sunshine and falling leaves. I suggest everyone try it sometime, even you Mr. Cheek.

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