up as members of that society--acquired those standards ourselves,

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But it may be that we are not equipped to live by all of these--our own--standards. it is my thought that we need most of all to learn to understand and accept ourselves as individuals before we can expect to be even a sound rivet in the structure of any interpersonal relationship. This does not mean, that we should not try to establish e permanent relationship, but only that we should not expect too much.

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Our new visitors made many very pertinent and intelligent observations and added a great deal to a stimulating, discussion. ;

"This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man.

From the words of Polonius in giving counsel to his son, Laertes, in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

WANTED: WOMEN!

Another topic was originally, announced by the Program Committee for the August meeting: "The Male Homophile and the Lesbian-to have been a discussion comparing the personal and social problems faced by the male and female homosexual. We welcome the participation of women in Mattachine's program, Do you know any women whom you could interest in a dió, cussion on this topic? If so, please talk with them and write the Program Committee; c/o the Denver office.

A conservative is one who doesn't believe anything should be done for the first time, ̈

INVITATION FROM THE NETHERLANDS

We have a letter from the Foundation International Committee for Sexual Equality in Amsterdam that their office will gladly exchange newsletters with the Denver Office. The Mattachine Society is a member organization of the Foundation which works on the international level toward solution of homophilic problems.

"Whenever any members (or friends) of your group visit Europe they may feel free to drop into our office and tell us more about the other side" wrote Jack Argo, Foundation Editor. Our invitation is likewise extended to our friends abroad. We have already had the pleasure of meeting a number of out-of-sate visitors vacationing in wonderful Colorado this summer.

DECRY

Crucify and burn at stake Refusals to conform

Ridicule and blast with hate Persecute and scorn.

Tar and feather; Segregate

Those born black; suspected "pink" Squelch their voices. Interrogate

The few who dare to think.

Set the dogs upon them,

Tear their houses down,

Legislate their every move

Lay them low, beneath the ground.

Harley L. Beckman