January 10, 1995 Eric Ober President, CBS News 524 W. 57th Street New York, NY 10019 Dear Mr. Ober: In its 1/9/95 evening news broadcast, CBS aired a segment presenting a number of people who argued that the content of school libraries, written communications, and electronic communications should be censored for the common good. Since CBS did not present anyone with an opposing point of view, I assume the position presented is believed by CBS to be correct and not controversial. At first I was concerned about your network's apparent lack of support of first amendment rights to freedom of speech and of the press. Then I realized that these freedoms are only to discuss topics which could not result in physical or moral harm to anyone. I have some friends who share your concerns. They have been trying for years to reduce availability of morally dangerous materials like _The_Catcher_In_The_Rye_ and _Heather_Has_Two_Mommies_. They will be so excited to hear that you are now on their side. Sincerely, Brad Dolan bdolan@well.sf.ca.us