trb@masscomp.UUCP (03/14/84)
This message contains a plea for financial support for a non-profit organization. Read no further if you are upset by such things. I'm disgusted by the efforts of right wing groups trying to force their morals on us. Prayer in the schools, censorship, and other invasions on our privacy and freedom are banging on our doors and windows. This past week I saw Demond Wilson (formerly Red Foxx's sidekick on the TV show "Sanford and Son") talking with Ted Koppel on the TV news. Mr. Wilson said that he wanted to see the US become a Christian state. There were all these other pop stars and politicians saying the same kind of thing. I could not believe I was seeing this happen in America. One organization that fights against this sort of stuff is called "People for the American Way." It was started by TV producer Norman Lear, and it fights for freedom for all, and against the forces of censorship. I get periodic mailings from PfAW, and they talk about what progress they've made in fighting censorship, producing documentaries, and such. Most of the material is factual and I find it interesting. Sometimes their pleas for money seem a bit brash, but they are fighting a tough fight, so I can excuse that. If you're interested in supporting them, write to: People for the American Way 1424 16th Street Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036 Andy Tannenbaum Masscomp Inc Westford MA (617) 692-6200 x274