Pornography
Editor,
I appreciated the article on Sept. 30, titled, “The Drug of the New Millenium” in which Mark Castleman spoke of the dangers of pornography. I feel that the article and Mr. Castelman addressed the problem quite well. Speaking as a person who has been involved in this filth, I can personally say that pornography is addictive and that I wish I had never been a part of it. It has damaged me in unreparable ways.
When I hear people say that they need proof of these dangers, I cringe. I don’t believe that we need any studies or investigations by “authorities” to prove how hurtful and dangerous this stuff can be. We can know for ourselves that something is bad or wrong and we don’t need to stick our heads into a garbage can to know that it stinks in there.
Some people say “Well, if you don’t like to look at pornography, then don’t. But, let me have my freedom to do what I want”. I shudder when I consider the impacts of that statement. I am happily married to a beautiful woman whom I love and respect (and is a True Aggie!). This same woman has given me four beautiful children, one of whom is a four year old girl whom I love to death and spoil too much. What would their lives be like if they were to be suddenly raped or abused by someone who demanded his “freedom” and could no longer control himself because of his pornography addiction. I hope and pray that they never have to bear that burden! Nor any other woman!
Thank you again for printing such articles! I applaud your efforts!
Sincerely,
Quin E. Whitaker