LETTERS

Warrior of Love

I do not take the time to write letters to the editor; however, in this case I had to.

The article in [a recent] issue of OutSmart, "Warrior of Love" [August], is, so far, the best example of what "being gay" is about. It is not only informative; it is inspiring. A great big standing ovation to both Mr. Harvey [subject Andrew Harvey] and Mr. Davidson [article author Alan Davidson]. They took the time to put down in black and white what the American Indians, the shamans of Mexico, the Taoists, and countless other civilizations throughout millennia have known: being gay is much more than "…poppers and parties…." It is a special link with the divine, encompassing growth, healing, life, and even death. All that is life.

We, no matter what "modern culture" says, were put here to help the masses make the most wonderful as well as the most horrific transitions of civilization possible. The Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans all knew this-being homosexual should be respected as well as be honored.

It is my heartfelt desire to see, in my lifetime, more gay people, whether they be Catholic, Pagan, Hindu, Muslim, etc., come forth and live by example the love that the Divine has given us, shedding light onto what is considered evil.
"The worst atrocities of this world are committed by man," and we are "the healers," "the medicine men," "the wise ones." Articles like "Warrior of Love" bring what is hidden out. Thank you.

Zachary Welty
Houston
Corrections

In the September issue, we mistakenly switched the identifications in the photograph of the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater performers ("8 Who Create"). In the photo, Lucas Priolo is the dancer on top. Walsh is on the bottom.

Osaka ("DiningOut," September) is located at 515 Westheimer. The telephone number is 713/553-9098.