Dear Sirs:

I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude for the sincere way in which you all have tackled the big job you're doing.

During five years of happily married" life we have had to think out some of our problems such as how we were to live together. The decision to do so openly and without dissembling was made easier by your moral support. As usual, with these. decisions, the fear of the consequences was grossly exaggerated in relation to how simple life has become since the decision was made.

Dear Editor:

MR. P. VICTORIA, B. C.

Mr. D. of Kansas City, Kansas is most righteous in his letter to you. And it is to him that I would give this month's bouquet. Not all of us can employ four syllable words with ease. But this does not mean that our very simple language does not carry equally important messages. If your magazine represents every homosexual, regardless of education, then it is your duty to prove it. Let your readers decide whether the articles are meritorius, whether or not they deserve praise! May I also suggest that in readers like Mr. D., you will find the courage and the backbone, the voice and the strength of those who are willing to stand up and be counted. MR. S.

Dear Editor:

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Why oh why do you insist on printing so-called "modern" poetry? What ever happened to "June" and "Moon"-or don't WE people stop crying long enough to look up and notice the moon or what month it happens to be? Write some stuff that we can understand-and feel a LIFT when reading it!

Dear Ones:

MISS K.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

A little note to Mr. D. "I enjoyed your letter very much and agree with your point of view. It's true as you stated, 'ONE is doing a good job for a certain type, but I don't think you're doing much for everybody'. I agree with this statement very much. But ONE is not entirely to blame. People like myself, the reading public, are also to blame. I write so do other subscribers. Why don't we write the articles and stories wanted by you and countless others. After all, ONE is our magazine. Blame me, Mr. D., as well as you blame ONE."

MR. G. DETROIT, MICH.

Dear Editors:

I'd like to compliment you on your very balanced magazine. At first the feminine viewpoint was sadly lacking and many of us felt "out in the cold." Thanks to you all for dedicating a portion of your magazine to us, wherein we may share our views and fight the battle with you.

Dear Sirs:

MISS. G. KALAMAZOO, MICH.

I live in a small town, the near. It seems impossible to meet anyone with whom I may make friends. Living completely alone with no one to talk with, no one who would understand is like not living at all. I wonder if you would be so kind as to print this letter and ask some of your other lonely subscribers if they would like to correspond with me. I am 25 year of age, interested in books and plays, like hiking and hunting and would appreciate hearing from people who have the same interests. Also, if you know of any places in ........ where I could meet understanding people, please let me know. MK. I.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The above letter is printed as a sample of hundreds we receive monthly. We have tried, when possible, to answer these letters personally and explain our position in this matter. However, time and the press of work make it impossible to give all letters personal attention. ONE, Inc., according to its Constitution and By-Laws, and ONE magazine in accordance with its policies cannot in any way assume the duties of a pen pal club or an introduction center. Each subscriber is guaranteed privacy in his association with this corporation. No agency, nor private individuals other than those employed by ONE, shall ever have access to our mailing list. A Supreme Court decision banning the confiscation of mailing lists for any purposes protect each and every subscriber.

The staff of ONE understands the sincerity of the letters received. We know, too, that foreign publications offer such services to their subscribers. It must be realized tho, that ONE, the first publication of its kind in this hemisphere, is patterned after no other publication. The Corporation was established for far greater service than publishing alone.

When the homosexual may live in dignity, meet in freedom and contribute his talents and energies towards a better world as does the rest of society, without hiding the fact of his homosexuality, there will be no need for pen pal clubs and the introduction centers. ONE must not lose sight of the big picture and we hope our readers will understand-it's YOUR fight we are fighting.

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