605. This factor has made the moral freedom of honesty impossible for the homosexual. There was expressed also the need of the homosexual to regain his pride as a human being.

As to the uses of the "bill", these were varied and no ver agreed upon: To be published in "ONE Quarterly of Homophile Studies"; educational guide for the homosexual and the public; as start for continuing study with drafts to other homophile groups all over the world for further comment; for distribution to the public, newspapers, educational and political leaders.

The formulation of the preamble it self became a free-forall during the final Sunday session. The three women withdrew from participation on the grounds that they did not believe in a "Homosexual Bill of Rights" and therefor o could not help to formulate one. Others from other groups which had finished their work did join the preamble committeo to draw up the following statement.

CONCLUSION (PREAMBLE)

We who represent the homosexual minority which must be recognized as a valid and necessary part of society, undeniably existing within our total culture, hereby declare that the human individuals expressing basic difforences are entitled to the right to pursue their emotional and sexual happiness freely and equally within reasonable and responsible limits; the natural right to live unconventionally in peace with mankind and the right to press for changes in religious, social, and le gal sodes and attitudes to make this possible; all of this to be accomplished by established democratio procedur es and from the findings of social and psychological soiencos with high moral and ethical aspirations of homosexuals overywhere.

COMMITTEE II. SOCIAL RIGHTS

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To preparo and present the section of the Bill dealing with social rights and responsibilities;

To give particular attention to problems concerning women;