LETTERS

Dear Sirs:

Recently a friend handed me a Feb. copy of ONE, explaining it was a homosexual magazine. Expecting a lawless, vulgar publication I was completely taken by surprise when I discovered it to be highly interesting and very informative. My outlook on homosexuality, I'm ashamed to admit, had formerly been that of a very narrow minded, prejudiced and almost totally ignorant (in this matter) layman who put his thoughts and opinions above actuality.

Your magazine has caused me to seek out information about the causes and conditions of homosexuality and by doing so my whole views on the subject have been radically changed. In fact I must thank you for making such a magazine possible. My own son is a homosexual and my new views on the subject will, I believe, lead to a reconciliation with him.

The article which impressed me the most was the one which told how ONE began. It showed to me the courage and determination of your minority to gain equal rights and privileges enjoyed by the rest of this free America. I'm sure if such a spirit of this kind continues and grows stronger and stronger your battle toward freedom from hostility will be a winning one.

Dear Sirs:

MR. K.

OSAWATOMIE, KAN.

Hope you pay attention to Mr. D's. letter but, don't go overboard. I, too, believe you've been a little "heavy" in the past but only at times. The Mattachine Review is published expressly for the intellectual and the scientist. ONE is attempting to reach and help us ALL! Keep it that way. Appeal to us all! How many intellectuals, scientists do you suppose are going to carry the banner and fight the battle with us and for us? Make no mistake they just aren't going to show their faces until the little guys have the ball rolling SAFELY rolling, that is! Take a "heavy" issue of ONE then take a "light" issue find your balance then NO ONE can do MORE for ALL of us than you!

MISS S. BOSTON, MASS.

The views expressed here are those of the writers. ONE's readers cover a wide range of geographical, economic, age, and educational status. This department aims to express this diversity.

Dear Friends:

Received current copy yesterday, and, as Usual, was grateful to get it. Was touched by the letter you printed from Mr. D. of K. C., Kan. That guy isn't nearly as dumb as he says he is. Think he has a good point.

Why is the mag shorter in content? Enclosed find $10.00 to be used to further your work. If you are low on funds for gosh sake. mention it in the mag. We'll support you!

Dear Friends:

MR. G. MERRIAM, KAN.

I wish to compliment you on the excellent poetry you have been using in your recent issues. As a staff worker on a poetry magazine it has been of interest to me to see the constant improvement in your choice of poems. MISS C.

Gentlemen:

NEW YORK, N. Y.

I have not renewed my subscription because I frankly felt that the magazine did nothing for those of our particular world. The articles were ambiguous; you seemed afraid to discuss some of the injustices that plague us such as being branded "Security Risks" by the Federal Government. One of the greatest needs of the type we represent is social contact with those of us who speak the same language by means of clubs, pen pals, etc. You provide none of that. Anyhow, would you be good enough to supply me with the address of the Mattachine Society? MR. A.

EAST ORANGE, N. J.

Editors Note: Mattachine Society, P.O. Box 1925, Los Angeles 53, Calif. Glad to oblige!

Dear Sirs:

Thanks so much for giving us such good book reviews. Your is the only magazine we can depend on to mention the new and old books we would care to read.

MR. S. KALAMAZOO, MICH.

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