Prosecution of entertainers
Sir. — Concerning K.‘ Morrissey's comments (October 3) about morals campaigners who choose to view nudity, knowing they will be offended and then make a fuss, I see their role as an important one — that is, bringing to the attention of the public the degradation and filth that has permeated our society in the name of entertainment. The main weakness with the argument that K. Morrissey presents is his statement, “Morals are a matter of one's personal criteria.” Morals were once standards of right and wrong which guided our behaviour in society. If they have been reduced to purely personal choices, then who is to say that murder, sexual offences, or violence are wrong? They may be right in the eyes of those who commit them, according to K. Morrissey. That kind of weak morality can only result in disorder.
confusion, lawlessness, anarchy, and the ultimate destruction of our society. — Yours, etc..
R. J. THOMPSON. Rangiora, October 7, 1982.
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