LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: CAL THOMAS MISSES THE MARK ON ELDERS

To the Editor,

How ironic that columnist Cal Thomas calls surgeon general Dr. Joycelyn Elders "sex obsessed." The stern anti-sex moralists suffer more of a sexual obsession than do those who advocate greater sexual freedom. Fierce morality is generally a reaction against lustful emotions.

Sexs is a natural need, like food and drink. It's true we can survive without it, whereas we can't survive without food and drink. But most people eat their meals and then think about other things until the next meal. Those, on the other hand, who have deprived themselves of all but the minimum food become obsessed by visions of banquets and dreams of delicious dinners that others get to eat.

An honest, open and direct approach is the only way to prevent undue obsession with sex, and for that I commend Elders.

WILLIAM C. STOSINE