"The origins of homosexuality are obscure, as is the question of whether it is sin or sickness. […] Rather than review the multitudinous theories, conclusions, contentions and claims advanced through the years to “clarify” consideration of homosexuality, we have contented ourselves with presenting as an appendix to this report as complete and responsible a bibliography on the subject as we believe can be compiled, and leave to each individual the prerogative of selecting the authority and theory that most nearly jibe with his own views. We would, however, suggest that the Biblical description of homosexuality as an “abomination” has stood well the test of time."—Johns Committee Report (page 9)
"Whether it be with youth or with older individuals, homosexuality is unique among the sexual assaults considered by our laws in that the person affected by the practicing homosexual is first a victim, then an accomplice, and finally himself a perpetrator of homosexual acts."—Johns Committee Report (page 14)
"Incarceration is not a satisfactory answer in many cases, for indeed prison life produces its own specialized brand of deviates, known as “institutional homosexuals,” who would not, in freedom, consider homosexual activity, but in prison turn to it in search of escape from sexual tensions. The Florida Legislature in 1963 recognized this problem and enacted legislation directing the Division of Mental Health and Division of Corrections of the State to plan for the construction of facilities at the prison system’s new receiving and treatment center “for the care of child molesters and criminal sexual psychopaths.”—Johns Committee Report (page 17)
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"[The John Committee] report tried to show [homosexuality] in its true light - it's a very repulsive subject,'' [C.W. Bill Young] was quoted as saying in 1964." And when a New York book club catering to homosexuals sold reprints of the report - known as the purple pamphlet for its purple cover and purple prose - Young reacted angrily. "This indicates how bold the homosexual is becoming and further proves the necessity of state government taking the lead in responsibility for preventing these confirmed homosexuals from preying on the youth of the state"—David Barstow, St. Petersburg Times "Congressman Says Little About Involvement" (link)
"Rep. C.W. Bill Young, the powerful Largo Republican who heads the House Appropriations Committee, helped bring $42.9-million in pork barrel projects to USF this year. "We're pleased with congressman Young's commitment to building our research universities," USF president Judy Genshaft said. "These are the kind of research funds that are important to the nation."—Anita Kumar, "USF's patron saint of funding comes through again" St. Petersburg Times 9/24/2003 (link)
"With the pull of a cord and the drop of a cloth, there it was atop the building, in 3-foot-high letters: C.W. Bill Young Marine Science Complex. "This is our way of saying thanks," said College of Marine Science dean Peter Betzer. Here, USF President Judy Genshaft , Young and Betzer stand before the center. Between them is a gift to Young from the U.S. Geological Survey: a 100,000-year-old fossil coral worked into the shape of Florida." St. Petersburg Times Neighborhood Times "Giving Formal Recognition" 10/31/2004 (link)
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