This is outward conformity, the same outward conformity domanded of numerous groups of people who are in positions foreign to the public at large. For instance, the ex-convict, the alcoholic or the conscientious objector. A11 these people, and many more, must refrain from talking to the majority of society of parts of their lives lost they put themselves under the heel of many social pressures. To do other than conform outwardly would hurt them personally and be of no avail until the public is better informed.

Conformity in one's personal life is another matter. As stated above, one of the principal things we are working for is individual self-acceptance. It is also true that any ono who has really found his own self-acceptance does not need to seek approval or defiantly display himself to society, bo ho homosexual or heterosexual.

Because of our view that discretion can sometimes be the better part of valor, we are often considered weak in our action. When this feeling of our being weak is conceived, however, it can only be done without a thorough knowledgo of our working, for wo have always taken a strong position on any infringement of rights or harrassment of homosexuals simply because they were homosexuals. To be specific, if a homosexual defies the law, then we consider his problem with law enforcement is not discrimination because of his homosexuality. However, if he is harrassed by the law because of his homosexuality and not because of provocation on his part, then we take a strong stand and will do whatever is in our power to see Justice done. For example, wo have definitely taken a stand in the case of "gay" bars being judged illegal and immoral simply because homosexuals frequent them. In this matter we have repeatedly stated our disagreement with the above judgment and sent literaturo and invited discussion with the law enforcement agoncies. For taking a stand against an action is not enough. Education must be involved if a solution is to be achieved.

While busy trying to help the homosexuals who are having problems fitting into society, we have been equally busy in the research field. In the June, 1958 issue of THE LADDER we mailed out a 4-page questionnaire to our subscribers which covered general information, family and personal history of Lesbians. To our knowledge this is

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