The Springfield Republican reports.Morse added that he believes a full investigation will show he engaged in no unethical conduct, but he acknowledged that “some students felt uncomfortable with interactions they had with me.” He continued, “I am sorry for that.
This is unacceptable behavior for anyone with institutional power.” There is an important conversation going on about power dynamics in relationships, he noted.But he said some of his critics are invoking “age-old anti-gay stereotypes” and that his private life has been subjected to “scrutiny and fixation that are all too familiar to other members of the LGBTQ community.” He does not intend to shirk responsibility for discomfort he caused, he said, but he contended that he has been.