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The views expressed here 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.

Gentlemen:

I trust you will have the greatest possible success in dispelling smug ignorance and the lethargy of nonthinking. It is unfortunate that the masses are too lazy to THINK, that they accept the lies ingrained by the church, politicians, and others who influence the masses to float on prejudice.

Dear Friends:

Mr. P.

Allentown, Pa.

To a more than dedicated Staff I say with deep sincerity and humility, "Thank you for holding high the torch of knowledge and truth, and thank you for fighting my fight the fight for the right to live the homosexual life with the 'average man's' dignity and security."

Gentlemen:

Mr. C.

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New York City

On my behalf, will you please compliment Jane Somers on the cover design of your 4th Anniversary Issue?

Dear Friends:

Mr. C.

Easton, Conn.

For the first time that I recall, you've given us a break-down graphically explaining your budgetary problems, although you state in your letter that you listed your 1956 budget needs in ONE Confidential last March, I, and undoubtedly many others not on the Confidential mailing list, am aware that you've had it rough, but your letter spelled it out so that I felt compelled to do something about

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it in my small way. Perhaps such vital information should not have been, nor be in future, restricted to the Confidential list, and get some of the rest of us off our lazy duffs to help out as we should.

Congratulations on your latest publication HOMOSEXUALS TODAY, 1956, and on an over-all job in the past, a hearty WELL DONE!

Dear Friends:

Mr. G.

Brooklyn Heights, NY

Thank you so much for your reply to my letter last month suggesting an attorney for my friend. We are truly grateful for your assistance.

Dear ONE:

Miss D.

Long Beach, Calif.

In your kind note mention was made of an article which I submitted some time ago. If you decide that it might help the cause please use a pen name. We have trouble with our Bishop. All of our diocesan departments are up to date on medical, psychological and sociological developments, but the Bishop isn't sympathetic. In his mind sin is sin, and it's spelled "sex."

You might be interested to know that at a recent conference on prison work held in New York City, ONE, Inc. was mentioned as an organization with which all priests should be familiar. Keep up the fine work for enlightenment and rationality.

Rev. R. Los Angeles

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