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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.

Dear Editors:

I bet your newsstand sales soared with the May 1957 issue! That wonderful cover! And the drawings! The article, "Something about Sailors," was excellent! More power to you! Mr. B.

Gentlemen:

NEW YORK, N. Y.

Enclosed is a check for twenty-five dollars for One's Legal Fund, in its fight to abolish post office censorship for all its issues.

Too bad that Angelenos, who can afford to pay $250 fines with monotonous regularity, cannot spare an extra buck to support their own publication.

Dear Sirs:

Mr. E.

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

I enjoyed Homosexuals Today very much. The book is a credit to ONE, Inc. and to all homosexuals.

Dear Friends:

Mr. S.

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

I suppose that most of us sit back and read ONE Magazine with great interest. And if there is something about it that we don't like we write a letter of complaint or criticism. And those of us who are quite pleased with the magazine have kept our mouths shut. Well, I am sorry. I want you to know that I am enthusiastically behind your work.

There was a time-before I had read and studied your magazine with care that I was ashamed of the fact that I was a homosexual. It seemed to me to be something of which a man should be ashamed. And, in fact, homosexuality and manliness seemed to be incompatible and contradictory. Thanks for setting me straight on that. And for the good fiction and research items. I like the more intellectual approach.

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I am firmly convinced that if we are to make an impression (favorable) upon the non-homosexual population of the country we have best to make that impression on an intellectual approach. I am sure that ONE Magazine is making a favorable impression. It has helped shape many of my own views, and in turn I have been able to help shape views of my friends.

Gentlemen:

Mr. H. NEWARK, N. J.

Perhaps the time is drawing close when we must all stand up against whatever it is that keeps us in the Twilight. Stand up and make a universal shout that will be heard everywhere on the face of the earth. Regardless of the consequences, to us, to our families, or lives or our positions. If union will make the Homosexual strong, then why not unite under one common cause. Equality! If the Jew and the Negro can do it to gain their own ends, then why not the Homosexual. Only as individuals do we exist as prey to the ruthless exploiter, the selfopinionated do-good-er and the ignorant. Under a common bond of union the Homosexual would stand so strong that not even the highest power in the land would infringe upon their equality of rights. In many cities and states the Homosexual vote alone is strong enough to make or break a Mayor or Congressman. If our politicians make it part of their platform to seek the vote of the various minority groups, then let them also seek our vote. Not as one vote here and one there but as a large powerful block. When these politicians become aware of the value of the Homosexual vote, they will also become aware of the legislation that is essential to our existance.

If enough of us believe that there is no shame in what we are, then perhaps will the shame vanish and pride will take its place. Sure, it might be a risky business for

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