Letters to the Editor	Letters Archive

Lesbian Moms Want to Move Away from Sex Cops

Saw your article and editorial about the "sex ring" here ["Pennsylvania Sex Police Nab Kids" August 1999].

The police didn't handle it well at all. Everyone explores sex. That is human nature. But you would have to live here to understand this town. A good eighty percent of the parents here don't even care about their kids. And us that do, don't have a chance. The police here could care less about us any other time. And the schools here suck. We are same-sex parents; we have an 8-year-old son. They are treating him and us like dogs. If you could see the report they wrote about our son at school you would cringe; they are so worried about his mother and her "lesbian lover" as they put it. We were so glad to see your coverage-- we want to move.

A

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. and M.
York Haven, Pennsylvania

'Sex Ring' Article Disgusts 'Straight, Decent People'

Hey, you nuts! I do not appreciate your article ["Pennsylvania Sex Police Nab Kids" August 1999, also available at www.guidemag.com]. Who do you think you are giving advice to anyone about sex? You goofballs don't know right from wrong yourselves. You really need to be educated. As far as we know, the kids in this town had the decency to pick opposite sex pardners. God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. You are a bunch of morons and far as we are concerned To each his own, but keep away from us straight, decent people. You turn our guts.

unsigned
York Haven, Pennsylavania

It isn't hard to see why A and M (see previous letter) are eager to move....

Foreskin Fans

Thank you for publishing your fine editorial "Stop Circumcision" [May 1996]. The more often we bring to the public's attention the atrocities of this crime against helpless infants, the sooner it will be abolished.

It is not a medical or religious issue but far more importantly one of human rights. The little victim has a legal right to be the ultimate decision maker concerning cosmetic changes to his body, and especially when considering those changes affect his sexual function and enjoyment for the rest of his life.

J.L. Lehman
Fresno, California

Bravo to Scott Richards for his excellent article on foreskin restoration ["Lost and Found" July 1999, also available at www.guidemag.com].

Jimmy
New York, New York

Thank you for the insightful article about foreskin restoration ["Lost and Found" July 1999, also available at www.guidemag.com]. It's great to hear frank and honest discussion about infant circumcision. For too long the truth about this creepy practice has been hidden behind a wall of denial. It is difficult for those who have had part of their penis cut off admit that they have less, but that is the truth.

Circumcision follows a psychological pattern, those to whom it has been done will in turn enforce it on their own children, a classic pattern of abuse. As our sensitivity to human rights increases, we see infant circumcision for what it is, violation and abuse of power. To those folks who cry anti-Semitic the moment infant circumcision is criticized, I would suggest they read the passionate writing of Ronald Goldman (author of Questioning Circumcision, A Jewish Perspective), Betty Katz-Sperlich (one of the founders of Nurses For The Rights of the Child), Miriam Pollock (author of the chapter "Redefining The Sacred" from the book Sexual Mutilations, A Human Tragedy).

James Loewen
james3d@home.com

Clipped!

Hello, I'm a long time member of an email list that helps guys with info and support regarding foreskin restoration. One of the guys on our list mentioned your article ["Restoring Your Foreskin," July 1999] and I checked it out. Mostly good information-- but there's one thing in your article that you couldn't have known about prior to publication. [One of the suppliers mentioned] may be just a misguided foolish flake but he's absconded with a number of men's money over the years. He nicked me for a little over a hundred dollars a couple of years ago. Lots of excuses, whining about how he couldn't pay his bills and so on. Who cares? He took my money and I got nothing for it. For your own credibility and the future financial health of your readers I am asking you to delete his name and references to him from your web site. Really, I never met the guy, I could care less what fate brings him, but I do give enough of a shit to warn prospective marks of this guy's reputation.

Rick Christoffersen
via the Internet

D. Evans of Evans Industries did not return repeated Guide phone calls, and we were unable to locate an address to inquire of him by mail; Mr. Evans, what's up?

Update to Date in... St. Louis

Hello there. Just wanted to comment on your recent article on St. Louis. The Firehouse, and The Cheetah aren't gay only clubs, rather clubs with occasional gay nights. Also, Barbwyr doesn't operate the Cage in Magnolia's anymore. That was closed when they opened the store at street level. And there is another Leather Merchant in town, Ngamsom's, though it isn't gay only, but they are gay friendly.

And lastly was kind of disappointed that since you had a web presence, no mention was made of my web site, www.gaystlouis.com. I have links to various in town resources, can provide maps of each neighborhood, and have a hundred or so pictures from this past Pridefest.

Tony Bossaller
para@mo.net

Scout Article 'Way Correct'

I am grateful to you for writing such an insightful and considered critique of the court decision in the Dale v. Boy Scouts case ["Gay Scouts: In Name Only?" August 1999].

Your article is helpful in the discussion of sex, sexuality, legal strategies and "marketing" of gays, especially gay men. You are way correct. I hope that your view can have as a wide a distribution as possible. The Guide is not, unfortunately, easily available in the Detroit area. When I have the privilege of reading your wisdom, it is either because I have picked up a copy when I'm in a city where I can get it, or if someone sends an on-line version.

Jeffrey Montgomery
trijeffm@aol.com
Detroit, Michigan

Short Reader Wants Pal(s)

I am a gay white male who is 4'7" tall, and am 48. I am curious to know if there is anyone out there who would be interested in meeting someone of my height. I am a very loving person, and have a sincere attitude. I feel like a 30-year-old most of the time.

I have searched everywhere, it seems like, trying to find that special someone, but to no avail. Have you come across this dilemma before?

Bob
dhdr@webtv.net

Given the mosaic of sexual interests out there, you can be sure that there are men especially attracted to short guys (and others who don't care too much about height). If you have access to the Internet, you might check out alt.support.short, a discussion group for short people's issues. Many personals sites also allow you to note your height, thus helping weed out the short phobic and attract the short philic. Good luck!

Followed Link

Fantastic site you have here [www.guidemag.com]. I am impressed. This is my first time here (where have I heard that before?!) and the site is informative. I actually followed a link from gay Philadelphia. Thank you.

Frank
Unclefizz1@aol.com

Glad you liked it-- keep coming back, because in a few months, we are unveiling our new, improved, jumbo-sized web site jam-packed with more family-pleasing freshness than ever!

Hello from Kenya

I am grateful to your magazine for the information it gives to gay people all over the world and especially for those of us who live in countries where being gay can be quite a trial.

I have found love through the MaleBox personals. I never thought that such love as I am now enjoying was something that I could experience in my life; then I met Jim, and my life has never been the same since. Thanks guys for bringing gay couples such as my lover and I together. Keep up the good work .

Nigel Okelo
Mombassa, Kenya

The tens of thousands of men in US prisons for consensual homo sex know that being gay in the US can be quite a "trial," too. Glad we could help you find a main squeeze.

Web Fan

Thanks for creating a site. I just love your magazine I use it all the time to plan my trips to Florida.

Keith
Kl5320@aol.com
Montreal, Quebec

Bar Bigots, Not Homos?

My initial reaction to Eric Barnes's response ["Scouts Right to Brand Homosex 'Bad'" May 1999] to an article written in The Guide ["In the Boy Scout Closet: Meet the Original 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'" April 1996] was "how ignorant."

Replacing "homosexuality" in Barnes's argument with "bigotry" yields: the bottom line is that bigotry is wrong; it is not biologically correct; it is not socially correct; it is self absorbing; it is deadly. I hope that those that engage in bigoted activities are barred from scouts, kicked out, and most importantly, ignored.... **

Andrew Vest
jayol25@aol.com