▲ partial approach to the solution of the problem, according to Mr. Allen, would be to realize that the "treatment" idea in relation to the homosexual is juvenile

those in the fiold

should work to stop homosexual tendencies before they come into being, or caro for those who are already practicing homosexuals in enabling them to make their adjustment to thomselves and the society in which they live.

Another solution, he said,

sexual from the criminal

would be to differentiate the homothat is, those whose acts involve

children, force, fraud or violence. "There is a need to

accept homosexuality between consenting adults."

"As long as we don't interfere with the rights of others, freedom belongs to us all as a part of our American heritage," Mr. Allon concluded.

QUESTIONS FROM FLOOR

In answer to a query from the audience about blackmail and the fear of going to police officials for help, Mr. Reynard agrood that this does pose a two-headed problem. However, he said that authorities were inclined to be more concerned with the blackmail and robbery problem than in the homosexual reporting such a case.

"If we had a better definition of sex crimes, blackmail would disappear," he added.

Another in the audienco stated that a New York newspaper took a survey on the Wolfenden report asking if this country should adopt a similar law and that three out of five wore in favor of such action. The question is it possible that public opinion may be more advanced than we think?

Mr. Allen replied that ho didn't know if this poll was representative, but that he wishes it were zo. He said that cortainly progress is being made for instanco, since he had stated his position at this Convention it would be up to him to follow through.

When asked if public opinion were favorable, would ho sponsor a bill in the legislature to amend existing sox laws, Mr. All on replied that you never can truly measure public opinion, so you sponsor the bill anyway.