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ALONE.

There are between 12,000,000 and 15,000,000 homosexuals, based on the findings of Kinsey and other leading research experts.

They are found among all races, nationalities and religious denominations-in every profession and in every occupation.

They are found in every city and town, · regardless of size.

Most homosexuals are not insane, stupid, wilfully perverted, "unnatural" or socially incompetent as is often believed.

The fact is that most homosexuals can and do lead useful and productive lives. MANY OF THEM ARE AMONG OUR MOST RESPECTED AND SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS.

Homosexuals are neither uncommon nor "queer."

Mattachine Society, Inc.

(a California corporation)

...To encourage medical and social research pertaining to socio-sexual behavior and to publish the results of such research.

...To sponsor educational programs to aid social and emotional variants and to promote among the general public an understanding of the problems of such persons.

...To help develop social and moral responsibility in those persons whose behavior may vary from accepted present-day standards.

UNDOUBTEDLY YOU KNOW

SOME OF THEM....

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They may be on the job with you; living in the apartment or house next to you; among your friends or acquaintances. or acquaintances. Among those you love most deeply, there is likely to be at least one homosexual person-it might be your own son or daughter, your brother or

sister.

THUS YOU SEE

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BUT HOMOSEXUALS,

AS SUCH... .

Have only limited social and civil rights. In fact, our whole society is organized to keep them, in many respects, more completely. oppressed than are various racial and religious minorities.

THIS IS WHY a group of responsible, socially conscious citizens has formed....

THE MATTACHINE SOCIETY LOOKS TOWARD THE DAY WHEN THE HOMOSEXUAL WILL...

1. Live a well-oriented, socially productive life with pride and without fear;

2. Follow a high standard of ethics and conventions in conformity with the best interests of society;

3. Be accepted as a useful citizen by an enlightened public, and

4. Make a recognized addition to the productiveness and social consciousness of our cities, states and the nation.

THE MATTACHINE

SOCIETY, Inc.

...is a non-profit corporation, national in scope, educational and benevolent in character. Its members are all over 21 years of age.