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Attn: Letter to the Editor                        June 2, 1993





Dear Editor:



     As you have noted in your publication over the past few months, there

are some exciting projects going on throughout the nation to secure the legal

rights of same-sex couples.  We are writing to share some important news about

the forefront of that movement.

     With the Hawaii Supreme Court's decision declaring the state ban against

same-sex marriage unconstitutional unless the state can prove a compelling

state interest, Hawaii is on the crest of being the first state to legally

recognize same-sex marriages.  With this will come the entitlement of over 100

civil rights and privileges previously denied to lesbian & gay couples; health

care benefits, survivorship laws, and tax deductions to name a few.

     But to secure these rights we need mainland help.  As can be expected

the fundamentalist fanatics have landed and are spreading misinformation about

the implications of same-sex marriage.  We must counter their nonsense.

     Readers, equal rights proponents, and community-supportive people

interested in joining the forefront of the marriage rights pursuit should

contact the Hawaii Equal Rights Marriage Project (HERMP), c/o the Gay &

Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) of Hawaii, 1820 University Ave. #8, Honolulu,

HI 96822.  Or contact HERMP by calling (808) 951-7000.  We are an all-

volunteer, tax-deductible, 501(c)(3) group.  It is really a great grassroots

organization, very dedicated to promoting our loving relationships.  And Every

cent goes directly to legal costs and educational efforts.

     Thank you for the continued work of your publication in keeping our

community informed and active.



                              With aloha,



                              Joe Melillo / Patrick Lagon

                              Ninia Baehr / Genora Dancel

                              Plaintiffs, HERMP lawsuit
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