I must also go back to her letter in which she states .but the kids in flyfront pants and with the butch haircuts and mannish manner are the worst publicity that we can get.

Very true. Our organization has already touched on that matter and has converted a few to remembering that they are women first and a butch or fem secondly, 90 their attire should be that which society will accept. Contrary to belief, we have shown them that there is a place for them in society, but only if they wish to make it so. They now do.

I quote from one of our "changelings". "I find that because now I am wearing women's slacks and letting my hair grow long I am getting a wider variety of friends and I have neighbors instead of people next door. I no longer have the feeling that everyone is watching me.

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So you see, we are progressing in that field as in others. It's slow, yes, but the new members we have gained just since our first issue of The Ladder have recognized the need for help and they are offering to aid us in any way they can.

A few people cannot educate the public and themselves but many can... Give us those thoughts which have been lolling in your, brain: Your name needn't be signed to your. letter, nor printed.

Your innermost desire is to be "recognized". Well, you won't by thinking, but by doing. We have started the ball rolling How about pushing it?

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