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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2001 Opinion 4 Guest Editorial war for their families when it comes to entertainment. He wonders why parents are silent. Dont they care or dont they Organization 11 know what to do about it? The events of September In a recent Deseret News edishocked the whole nation. We milcrowded our churches and torial they state Network telelions of prayers went heaven- vision has lost all concept of any ward. Thousands of innocent moral responsibility for the conpeople were killed in this sense- sequences of the programing it less act of terrorism. Could it produces. The movie industry came unhave been prevented? Maybe and maybe not. President Bush der attack in 1939 for using the said this was an act of war and word damn once in the movie we will not rest until those who Gone with the. Wind. In the By Evan L. Olsen Executive Director, Utah Family Values planned this attack, and those countries who gave support are brought to justice. The whole nation rallied around the President. This is a war we must win. May I suggest there is another war being waged against our families. Have you noticed that you cant sit down with your family to watch television without being offended by something you see? There is a well organized effort to break down and destroy the traditional family as we know it. In an action email from Paula Houston, Utahs Obscenity and Pornography Complaint Ombudsman, she states parents beware, the upcoming television season will push decency TheiVeu; York Times quotes CBS executives as saying that writers are submitting scripts that include every crude word imaginable. I believe the Fox network gave up on decency long ago. UPN network is even worse. The American Family Association says that network television is in a moral free fall. A veteran analyst said he is not surprised that prime time producers are trying to put more sex and foul language into their shows. They are trying to keep up with the cable networks. One writer said that parents are generally unaware that they are at t 1950s, when television came on the scene, there was a time set apart for a family hour when the programs were suitable for the whole family. The Parents Television Coun- cil reported a survey that showed UPN network showed over 18 objectionable examples ofsexual language, visual images, profanity or violence during the family hour time of 8 p.m. We have a whole generation of children who are growing up thinking deviant behavior is normal and foul language is acceptable, that sex outside of marriage is ok and that living together without commitment is the thing to do. We recognize the violence that hit the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon, but do we recognize the violence and garbage we invite into our homes through the television? There has been an outpouring of patriotism, unteer work, giving blood and money in the war against terrorism. In the war against families are we going to sit on the side lines and do nothing? I hope not. To get involved you can write to the ABC, NBC, and CBS network Presidents about your feelings and file a complaint with the Federal Communications Corp. This is a war we must win. 7-- Letters to the Editor www.barryscarToons.com Holland, Belgium, France, the eastern states, and Canada, as well as all our western states. You can all be very proud this was your show next year we will look forward to showing more of your talents and heritage. Please limit your letters to 300 words or less. We reserve the right to edit for clarity or length. Letters must be signed and include your full name, address and telephone number. Limited to one letter per person per month. Southern Utah News know that help is available to them in We appreciate your willingness to include our name and meeting location in your community calendar. Sincerely, Shelia KAlvord Thank you for your support. 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