not lack of willingness to fight for our rights, but lack of organization that is our downfall.

With the letter from Dr. G. in the same issue I heartily disagree. Of course he is entitled to his opinions, and they may have some merit. But there is plenty of justice for us within the Constitution of the U. S., and with a little coordination of effort I feel we can certainly have our rights without changing the whole system of government!

I'm almost sorry you printed that letter. We already have enough problems without doing anything to give the public a chance to believe what already has been advanced by some: the notion that a homosexual is incapable of a normal quota of patriotism or loyalty to the government of his country.

Hi:

Mr. W.

Chicago, Illinois

Hope your Midwinter Institute was a huge success and "upset the natives" from here to there, so that they'll know we're alive and kicking. Best of good luck and good wishes to all of you!

Mr. L.

Brooklyn, New York

A PLEA FOR THE TRANSVESTITE Gentlemen:

As one who regularly reads and enjoys the Magazine, may I request an article or articles on transvestites? I realize, as one myself, that we are not necessarily homosexual, although I am, but we are part of that great mass of humans scorned by much of society and, unfortunately, sneered at by homophiles.

Recently the newspapers carried the obituary of a fine man, Jay Brennan. I think it would be amiss to let his passing go unnoticed, if only by this letter. The obits mentioned him as a one-time actor, but not a word about his being a fine female-impersonator and a great instructor.

He taught me everything about femaleimpersonation. What little success I have had in nightclubs (nothing to compare with his has been due to his advice in how I should dress, walk, talk and think. I always remembered his advice when going on stage, "Think like a woman and you'll feel like one, then the audience will have the illusion that you are a woman." Thank you for your considera-

tion.

Phyl Wallace

New York, New York

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