1. The right to pursue joy and happiness
in one's own evolving nature, as long as this doesn't infringe
upon the similar rights of others.
2. The right to define oneself, and
not be defined by persons whose experiences have not provided
them with the understanding to appreciate one's mystique
nor by those whose repressed urges may panic them into rigid
hostility toward it.
3. The right freely to communicate and
socialize with others of similar sexual orientation, and
to explore together the deeper, positive meaning of our
experiences.
4. The right to challenge established
value systems which oppress by condemning and repressing
sexual drives or practices of erotic minorities.
5. The right to publicize activities
and views-freely, without fear of occupational or professional
repercussion-thereby raising the consciousness of both the
public and ourselves regarding sexual minorities and sexual
freedom. To realize these rights, we seek to foster consciousness
raising and understanding among our members and the public
at large through public forums and workshops on D/S, advertising,
dissemination of Society publications and literature, by
providing speakers for all forms of media, colleges and
other audiences, and by giving support to other sexual liberation
movements. Most of all, we extend to our brothers and sisters
who may be, as we once were, isolated, repressed and frustrated,
the word that they are not alone, that a Society exists
for them-straight, gay and bisexual, all working together,
with understanding and warmth, against misunderstandings
and stereotypes, for freedom and fulfillment.
