in my late twenties and admit to close ties to both men and women (men predominately since I was fourteen), yet see no changing of my ways just because I now understand and accept the enjoyment of a malefemale relationship.

Getting back to ONE I must comment that nearly thirty copies are out on display in my home at all times. There would be more, but over the years many have disappeared not by thievery, but out of people's fear of my not understanding why they were curious as to how we live.

Upon going to the newsstand to purchase ONE I go not like the thief in the night, but instead walk up asking. "May I have a copy of ONE magazine, please." Right away if anyone is about that knows the nature of our publication, I sense them looking to see if, I am the type they usually associate in their minds.

At this moment of purchase begins my duty toward helping people understand. I don't cower or quickly hide my copy in my pocket, turn red-faced and run for the bus or subway. Instead, handing the clerk my money, I thank him and politely say, "See you next month sir." After

having done this for years he remembers me and often makes favorable comments about the magazine, since he also reads it.

This dear friend of ONE is a man in his fifties, has been married thirty years and has grand-children, yet through time and patience on my part he has learned people do not all live as he does.

Stepping away I begin enjoying the new copy whether walking down the street, sitting in a subway car, or even while dining out with friends. NO. I never think of hiding ONE, for the thoughts of all the hidden treasures within for me and my friends cannot wait until I get home.

Yes, it is my belief that one of THE GREATEST WEAPONS in our battle of freedom and rights is in LETTING OUR COPIES of ONE BE SEEN and READ by all and in so doing those that want more understanding will ask US the questions our magazine editors cannot as yet feel free to print.

So to speak ONE OPENS ALL DOORS, so is it not YOUR JOB AND MINE AS READERS TO KEEP THEM OPEN?

"Rickeno"

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