Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 22:52:25 -0400 From: Interfaith Working Group Subject: IWG Philadelphia Inquirer Dobson Letter May 27, 2000 The Philadelphia Inquirer PO Box 8263 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Dear Editors: The idea of James Dobson speaking from the Focus on the Family offices but not as the official head of the Focus on the Family is patently ridiculous. Even more ridiculous was an FOF spokesperson announcing Dobson's intent to appear on Larry King, also not as the official head of Focus on the Family. If he were not head of Focus on the Family what are the chances that Larry King would be interested in interviewing him? For that matter, we doubt that the Philadelphia Inquirer would be interviewing James Dobson about his preferences for vice-presidential nominees if Dobson were not the head of Focus on the Family. It is precisely because Dobson is the head of Focus on the Family that the interview was extremely inappropriate. Sincerely, Barbara Lamond Purdom Christopher Purdom Interfaith Working Group Coordinators The above letter was sent on IWG letterhead listing 19 congregations and religious organizations and 65 clergy from 16 religious traditions. For sexual orientation, gender identity, reproductive freedom, church/state separation, diversity, and radical religious right links go to http://www.iwgonline.org/links/ -- Interfaith Working Group PO Box 11706 Philadelphia, PA 19101 http://www.iwgonline.org/ iwg@iwgonline.org voice: 215-235-3050 fax: 215-232-0829