Letters

The views expressed here are those of the writers. ONE's readers cover a wide range of geographical, economic, age, and educational status. This department aims to express this diversity.

Dear Sir:

You know, sir, born homosexual in underdeveloped country like the Viet Nam, which is being the theater of an ugly war, you can not expect fun-all the more as you

are surrounded by incomprehension, ignorance and conformity.

Therefore, to lessen my loneliness I want to make ONE a companion that will keep me company, for I have no friends. Even a simple momentary experience is beyond my reach. Fancy my life then!

Gentlemen:

Mr. H.

An Phu, Viat Nam

I have wanted to write and express my appreciation for your excellent magazine for several years now. Thanks to it I have come to accept myself as a gay person. Although I "came out" when I was only twelve I fought against being a homosexual until about a year ago.

Whatever I am, I am and must accept. Believe me it has made me happier and more secure, No longer am I mortally scared that my gay life will be discovered. This changes my life, the life I had planned as a teen-ager and the life my family and friends had planned for me, but I am ready for the change thanks to ONE and several wonderful persons whom I've come to know.

I shall always be thankful to ONE for providing me with a literary outlet to keep abreast of current happenings in gay society around the world and to read encouraging letters from people in situations not too unlike my own.

The years of my life in military service are part of what I can do for my country. I hope to be able to help my country understand people like me and accept us for what we are. Each gay person must help society understand the problem of homosexuality by being first of all a worthwhile and productive person, not flaunting

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his homosexuality around like a bull-fighter wearing a red cape.

It will take patience, perserverance and much hard work by all gay persons if we ever expect to be accepted by society. I hope that I can do my part as ONE will continue to do. My deepest thanks to ONE. A Serviceman U.S.A.

Dear Sir:

Intuitiveness is one of the prime gifts of your constituents. Perhaps we are more "psychic" than most. If so, we should recognize the responsibility that goes with it.

We simply "know" who is part of us and who is not. This acuity of perception is a spirit bonus. So must we use it to heal the wounds of the world. Like the great man Walt Walt Whitman, giving his soul to nursing the injured Civil War soldiers.

The length of life on earth per individual is ridiculously small. Let us set out to make. our stay worth something to posterity. Compassion is our signet. Let us wear it and use it. It is as close to love as most can come anyway. So far you are doing fine. Keep it up!

Gentlemen:

Mr. M.

Santa Monica, California

As a "fringe" member of the Homophile. Movement I can only condemn the actions of ...... He has done ONE, Incorporated a disservice. Please rest assured that my loyalties lie with ONE Incorporated, not with rogue editors with visions of grandeur. Mr. M. Toronto, Ontario

Dear Sirs:

I have noticed that you mention redecorating and improving your Library. I have a number of books, all hardcover editions and while I did not enjoy all of them perhaps some of your readers would like to see them. I will be happy to send them to you at my expense.