Letters

in this ill-smelling air. But I always look forward to your issues. I wish there was something I might do to repay the pleasure you have given me.

Mr. T. Montgomery, Ala..

Dear ONE:

This writer wishes to object to the basic premise in Alison Hunter's Editorial (July, 1958) favoring closer relations between the male homosexual and his alleged twin, the female homosexual. This is based on full acceptance of the negative Freudian claptrap. about homosexuality as being against something. Thus, according to this nonsense, the male homosexual, due to some traumatic childhood horror, has rejected the usual female ideal; likewise, the female homosexual has rejected the usual male, etc., ad nauseam. Ergo, the two have a common origin.

When the study of homosexuality is freed from this dogmatic claptrap, when properly viewed as something positive, the obvious fact will be brought out that the primary, positive essence of male homosexuality is an inherent and very strong attraction to the male. Of all females with whom such a male has the least in common, the Lesbian obviously comes first. If it is considered desirable for the male homosexual to associate more with his female equivalent, he should look for same amongst nymphomaniacs, his true female counterpart. By the same token, the true male counterpart for the Lesbian is the Casanova-wolf. It is an interesting thought for further study that the Lesbian should have no trouble rounding up admitted Casanova-wolves, but male homosexuals would find admitted nymphomaniacs even rarer than open homosexuals to come by.

Dear Sirs:

Noel I. Garde New York, N. Y.

I have the greatest respect for what you are trying to do for "us." My only regret is that I am not financially or physically able to do more for your historic publication. I've previously written you from tolerant Europe and now I write you from the intolerant South. Being a Negro, it isn't easy to find enjoyment

Dear Friends:

Thanks for the wonderful time I was shown while visiting you. Too bad more of us. couldn't do this and see for themselves all the work that is going on for their benefit. And the unselfish dedication in those that are giving their time and talent towards a better and more understanding world for the Homophile.

The one thing that struck me the most was the loyalty and the unselfishness shown in everything that was done. Though we are ridiculed and condemned for what we are and what we do, a great many people in this world of ours could learn a lesson in how to live and get along with your neighbor by just watching ONE and its officers operate.

Dear Sirs:

Mr. B. Detroit, Mich.

Can, or will you, aid me in forming the ground work for establishing a branch or club up here? I so very much want to do something of this nature, because the lack is pathetic. You probably are not aware of the dire need in this country and though I well realize it is no concern of yours, surely would appreciate any assistance you could give me in the way of advice and guidance. Frankly I'm at a loss to know where to start.

Gentlemen:

Mr. N.

Vancouver, British Columbia

I would be interested in learning if there is a branch of your organization on the East Coast.

Dear ONE:

Mr. H. Ridley Park, Pa.

The other day I saw a copy of the January, 1955, ONE Magazine. Comparisons are invidious, but it seemed to me to be so outstanding both in quantity and quality of material that I am moved to inquiry as to the reason. Not financial, I should think, in view of the 25c price printed on its cover. Surely not waning interest, or waning material.

I cannot miss the opportunity for emphasizing the moral of the story in that issue, "Smiley." I can assure you that the suicide motive is not exaggerated and that its emphasis on the inadequacy and ineffectiveness of the so-called "gay bars" is not misplaced.