thoughts. I believe every homosexual should first know himself. I have attended every class, lecture and Institute ONE has offered for the past two years. I read at least one book and one magazine a month. My goal is to read every issue of ONE Magazine and of ONE Institute Quarterly in print. Be informed and aware of the past.

Second, know your world. At least twice a week I go to different bars; I car-cruise and meet new people. I mingle, mix, observe and participate in gay life. Why? Finding answers and being active makes one grow.

I believe we should also know our neighbor. Who is it that calls us unnatural? What is a family with children like? Is the married man or woman so contained in a rut that no room for growth exists?

We ARE different. I have some time to contribute. Others of our gay set have talents worth more than gold. We survive after centuries of oppression. What next? How can we achieve internal unity? I do not know, but I do believe people of like problems can often do more for one another than outsiders.

We need places to go where we can learn to be ourselves and work with others on our mutual project of building a better foundation for society than has yet been offered by anyone.

Sirs:

Mr. C. Burbank, California

Let us din into the minds of the public: (1) that the only discernable difference between a homosexual and a heterosexual is the choice of the sex of the person with whom they wish to associate; (2) that because the homosexual percentage has been present in society through the ages the danger to procreation, by accepting us, is no greater than it has ever been; (3) the homosexual corruption of Youth is only as pressing a problem as is heterosexual corruption; (4) that the Christian philosophy of Love, if applicable to the prostitute in defiance to the harsh laws of Leviticus ("Neither do I condemn thee. . .") is meant to extend to homosexual practices as well; (5) that being produced by Nature, we are "natural"; (6) that there should be a differentiation between the social law of property and the moral law of personal belief and behavior, and that so long as the homosexual does not trespass upon the social law he should not be subject to legal sanctions; (7) that we are in firm agreement with social legislation which would protect youth; (8) that we shall never relax our drive for recognition until we have achieved our rightful place in society.

This is what we need to say in terms that will leave no room for doubt or misunderstanding. And this, unfortunately, is what

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has not been accomplished. The present and immediate future calls for nothing short of a concerted, deliberate, intelligent and truthful presentation of facts and goals. Mr. G.

Dear Fellows:

Long Beach, California

Perhaps the time will come when we will be legally recognized and accepted. This may seem a detestable thing to men and women who think of themselevs as normal.

The homosexual believes his sexual desires are his own private affair and sees nothing wrong with them. Sex preference is an appetite-in exactly the same way some people have an appetite for some foods and not for others.

Homosexuals should form a lobby and press for rational laws allowing them to practice and live legally what they now have to do on the sneak. Homos are here to stay and they should be given the right. Mr. R.

Burnaby, British Columbia

ONE INSTITUTE QUARTERLY Dear Sirs:

Only recently have I subscribed to your Quarterly. It is my opinion that it is one of the most interesting and enlightening magazines I have come across. The Abstracts Department by Dr. Evans in the Winter, 1961, issue was of greatest interest. In the issue #13 the articles by Dr. Benjamin on prostitution and by Professor Bradbury on pederasty and male prostitution were so complete that I am sure they will be a reference work for all concerned. I am looking forward to the coming issues with impatience. Mr. H.

Dear Sirs:

Los Angeles, California

The Quarterly is highly interesting and will give me many hours of pleasure. For instance, "Pederasty and Male Prostitution'' (Spring, 1961) was most interesting, and I emphatically agree with Dr. Bradbury that all homosexuals should oppose any traffic in children. A number of years ago a casual friend mentioned he preferred sexual relationships with children in preference to adults. Needless to say, he ceased being my friend.

In my opinion the greatest majority of us are decent, honest, God-fearing people. You at ONE have helped give me a priceless gift -self-respect and respect for others. Mr. D.

UNDER TWENTY-ONE Dear Sirs:

Seattle, Washington

About two years ago I came to see your organization. I was told that as I was not

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