EDITORIAL

The Curse of Censorship

The ourse of censorship once again hangs low over the land like a black pall. This seems to be a periodic thing in our country, but dangerous nonetheless.

Although it would seem self-evident that the Lesbian has a great stake in fighting the would-be book burners and censors, the apathy among homosexual women (and men and heterosexuals too, for that matter) is sometimes apalling.

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Censorship is one of the most dangerous threats to freedom, leading as it does to supression of civil rights in many areas. It is the duty of every citizen who feels the threat to fight it as best he can. And homosexuals aro citizens.

In each community where a "Committeo for Decent Literature" has started there must be formed an opposing committee. As has been pointed out, if you wait until the censors pre sent laws to local governing boards it is to o late. Action must come from the citizens first.

It would be our suggestion that Lesbians become a bit more aware of their responsibilities and duties as citizens of their communities.

Not only does the cause of freedom have much to gain from more active participati on by the thousands of homosexual men and women, but they can gain much by forsaking shelter and becoming active in their world.

Freedom is not easily won, nor is it easily kept. It s price is eternal vigilance against the steady wearing away actions of small minds. How about it? Surely freedem to read what one wishes is worth fighting for.

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