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Dear Sirs,
I am a 24-year-old white male who really wishes to join your
organization. I firmly believe in all you stand for. I
myself was
shunned by society's rules and a small community's norms of acceptable
behaviors. I was 13 and met a really nice 45-year-old man who
really made me feel special. He liked me for what I was, not
something that I could become. Sure, sex was a part of our
relationship, but that wasn't the only thing. We enjoyed each
others' company, sharing our thoughts and ideas on different topics,
and setting our goals.
Well, needless to say, my parents found out and prohibited me from
seeing him anymore. They also made me file a criminal complaint
on him. He went to trial and was sentenced to 5 - 10 years on a
variety of charges in which I had no say.
I told the judge that I consented to our relationship and what went
along with it. He said that I was too young to make a "mature"
decision. That kind of bureaucracy is driving our young people
into their shells. I'm sick and tired of all this narrow-minded
thinking, and would like to change it.
Thank you for the application for membership. I will be sending
it along shortly. Please respond to my letter and give me some
advice on how to, or how I should voice my opinion.
Sincerely,
Bill
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