Virgin Mary Defiled On "South Park"

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Date: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:48 PM
To: employment@casacolumbia.org

December 08, 2005

To the attention of Joseph A. Califano:

Dear Mr. Califano:

Today I received an email alert from the Catholic League stating "Virgin
Mary Defiled On South Park". I was deeply troubled by what I read. I
watched the show "Bloody Mary" in order to write to you after I had
watched it objectively. It was as terrible as the email stated it to be. I
am deeply offended.

The Catholic League stated that "Comedy Central" is a subsidary of
MTV, which is owned by Viacom. The email says you are on the board
of directors of Viacom.

I am a long time Catholic, and am insulted. The blaspheme against
Saint Mary that was presented in this show is pure filth. The show
presented a horrible message as far as alcoholism as well and the
benefits of AA. I believe that this show crosses the line of what is
clearly acceptable and tolerable. I do not wish to see this kind of
thing aired against and attacking my faith. (According to the Catholic
League - your faith as well.)

I am asking you to intervene in this matter. I want to see a pledge
that this episode will be permanently retired, and not be made
available on DVD. I also believe an apology to Roman Catholics is
the right thing to do. I am asking that you consider issuing a statement
of condemnation against this sort of theme in the event cooperation is not
achieved adequately with Viacom concerning this matter.

I thank you for your time, and I ask you to please look into this matter
seriously. Please take the necessary steps that are needed to deal with
this type of rubbish.

Many Blessings,
Sincerely,

Rev. Marguerite Earhart
P.O. Box 313
Spring City, PA 19475