To the Editor:

Thanks for the excellent coverage of racism. Thanks also for your excellent article about the need to conserve our precious water.

I do not think that your extensive coverage of the young woman who posed for “Playboy” was appropriate. “Playboy” is a form of pornography — not an “art form.” Women are exploited by pornography.

This isn’t a role model I wish to read about. Rachael Guyer is competing in a pageant and giving a positive example to other young woman; please follow up on her journey.

We need to help our young women to honor themselves.

Our adult daughter was also very sad and annoyed to see your article on Chelsie Aryns.

 Arlene Shako and family

 Schoharie