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relate my story to people without projecting any guilt or shame. Thus practically everybody accepts it without antagonism.

But back to what you can do. I have had a lot more of the lecture leaflets printed. Again I ask you to do a little bit yourself by buying at least a couple dollars worth (at 10¢ each) and mailing them to persons who would become knowledgeable on the subject. A note accompanying such mailings ex- plaining the reason for the distribution would make them even more effective. If my efforts have helped you, and I hope they have, won't you pass it on in this way? You may not be able to apply your under- standing and goodwill directly to an individual but you can certainly do your bit in a general way by getting some knowledge about the subject in circular- tion.

When something about impersonation appears in a local paper even if a guy robs a bank wearing a dress write a letter to the Editor pointing out that every- body who wears a dress isn't about to rob a bank and that such goings on give the true TV a bad name. Write to columnists who may mention the subject in some way. In short look for opportunities to put people straight. Now this doesn't have to be done under your real name or under any name as far as that goes. You can easily explain why you write anonymous- ly. Ministers of many denominations are becoming in- terested in homosexuality. Try to find out which in your town are active in this area and try to see them or write them pointing out the differences etc. There are many places where your weight can be felt, so get in the act and bear down. How do you know but that your son or your nephew or brother is not a TV? Do your bit to make the world a bit better for them as well as for yourself. It's a big task granted, but remember the 1000 mile journey and take that first step.

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