To the editor:

In response to Jericho van de Velde’s response on the sado-masochistic fetish troupe Contra Naturam, he is correct that I do not understand why people would engage in such outlandish, unnatural behavior, except that they might be frantically seeking a satisfaction which can only be found in traditional, faithful marriage. Their troupe does, in fact, defame Christianity, as Jericho also portrays a clergyman who advocates immoral sex. As to his claim that their act is not pornographic, he might want to explain further to Lawrence parents why the troupe should continue to portray a baby being raped by parents and then beaten, for the sexual gratification of the audience.

I submit that the Contra Naturam act is not legitimate or worthy of tolerance, but is shameful, degrading, and dangerous to the community.

Ray Parker,

Overland Park