Letters: Sep. 26, 1983

Crimes at Home

To the Editors:

As a therapist working with brutal offenders, I am amazed by American reactions to private violence [Sept. 5]. Considering that more jail time can be given to a man for shooting a bald eagle than for molesting a child, it is no wonder that the violence perpetuates itself.

Bill Seals

Director of Sexual Assault Services

The Center for Behavior Therapy, Inc.

Minneapolis

The only way I could get your story off my mind was to do volunteer work for two local childhelp centers.

Kathryn Willingham

Macon, Ga.

I am disgusted by the...

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