OUTING TARGET HOLLYWWOD : The Ethics of Exposing Celebrities’ Sexual Orientations

Re the July 22 article on “outing” by Pat H. Broeske and John M. Wilson: Tattle-taling on closeted homosexuals. Yes! Just of kind of juicy smut I savor.

You tantalize with tidbits: “. . . the alleged lesbianism of the daughter of a popular performer,” a former model who “. . . claimed she had a relationship with a prominent TV and film actress.” Yes! Yes! Don’t stop!

The excitement is building. The breath is faster. I turn the pages quickly. Pressure is mounting. Who? I want names, dammit! and then . . . there it is that little box that marks the article’s end, like an inept lover who prematurely rolls over. It’ll be another long night.

MILDRED CRANE

Pacific Palisades