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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 1994 10:20:19 -0600
From: marsha-w@UIUC.EDU(Marsha W)
Subject: File 6--CPSR--not so bad after all

Dear Bryce, and other people curious about CPSR,

I read the criticism of CPSR, that it had a socialist/welfare-state
agenda, and I thought, "probably some members do."  I think you'll
find extremes in any organization, and CPSR is no exception.  CPSR
members range from socialists to libertarians and everything in
between.

The offical stance of the organization certainly isn't socialist in
any commonly used sense of the word.

I can only speak from personal experience.  I've been a member and now
a Board member, and I've met the most active people and attended a
national conference.  I felt that these people have concerns about
where computer technology is taking us, with grave worries about
projects like Star Wars.  CPSR wants to have some constructive input
into the National Information Infrastructure (NII).  If we don't keep
our eyes wide open, the interests of the everyday user will be put
aside for those trying to make a profit out of, or control, the
technology.

I've chosen to join forces with the CPSR group because they are very
intelligent and knowledgeable and hard-working.  You may have the
impression that CPSR is a socialist enclave, but from my experience,
it just ain't so.  It's more like Physicians for Social
Responsibility.

Yours,  Marsha Woodbury, Director at Large, CPSR

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