struction worker's "success." And the stories, in addition to being too short, are still just pretty amateurish, especially when the grammar would disgrace an eighth-grader.

On the whole, though, the Magazine has moved ahead tremendously and I am all for it. The editorials of Lambert are of the scholarly and literary quality that I hope will eventually be found in more of the articles in the Magazine. For that, you will note, is my over-all peeve, lack of scholarship and professionalism. But-good luck—I am all for you.

Mr. B.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Dear Mr. Slater:

Intentions amount to nothing if not implemented. Thank you for the reminder (Editorial, April, 1959) and you may be assured that as limited funds become available for personal use (I am a monk) it will be a privilege and pleasure to share them.

May you and the rest of the ONE Family be further assured that although circumstances prevent me from being more active, it is possible in the type of counselling I am called upon to do not only to aid those who are likeminded with the ideals and purposes of ONE, but to forward greater understanding among those who have hitherto refused to appreciate the issues involved in the lives

of homophiles. You have my prayers for the continuance of the work of ONE.

Dear Sirs:

Father L.

A MIDWESTERN TOWN

We are interested in ONE and other similar publications. We wish to hear more about other organizations devoted to the study of homosexuality. To our knowledge almost 70% of the Ceylonese are homosexuals. As you may be aware, the Ceylonese are a very pretty race, and many of them appear to be more this way inclined than anything else. This includes many men and women in very eminent positions, including the professions. We would like to suggest that you publish more pictures.

Dear Mr. Slater:

Mr. P. COLOMBO, CEYLON

Please accept my apologies for having asked for an address via Dr. Baker. It was not until after I had mailed my letter that I noticed the statement at the beginning of the LETTERS Column, and of course, I can appreciate your stand on this issue, since it not only protects other individuals but myself as well. Thank you for your trust. Mr. D. WASHINGTON, D. C.

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3. Those practicing homosexuality are not because of that either maladjusted or sick;

4. No scientific verification for such folklore has ever been presented; 5. Homosexuality is a desirable "Way of Life" for many, despite social disapproval and pressure;

6. It is the right of anyone, in a free society, to live according to his convictions, so long as he does not demonstrably harm others;

7. Those who, by reason of judicial, political, scientific, journalistic or administrative position, use their positions to impose ignorant views to the detriment of homosexual men and women merit only pity and contempt;

8. Time, scientific and social advances will support each of these points, one by one.

Already, there are encouraging signs in these directions: in court decisions, in the work of the American Law Institute, in the Church of England's Moral Welfare Council Report, that of the Wolfenden Committee, and in the work of many careful scientists, both here and abroad. Such signs encourage the Editors in their continuing effort to present, clearly and honestly, as true a picture of homosexual life in America as they can. William Lambert, Associate Editor

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