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Subject: Strong Opposition to H.R. 7661 – Vote NO

Dear Representative/Senator [Last Name],

I am writing as a concerned constituent from [City, State - ZIP Code] to urge you to oppose H.R. 7661, the "Stop the Sexualization of Children Act."

This legislation presents serious constitutional, practical, and educational problems:

1. Constitutional Overreach: The bill's vague definition of "sexually oriented materials" invites First Amendment challenges and risks government-mandated censorship in public schools.
2. Funding Blackmail: Withholding federal education funds punishes local school districts for curriculum decisions best made at state and community levels.
3. Age-Inappropriate Approach: Blanket restrictions on materials for all under-18s ignores developmental differences between elementary students and high schoolers.
4. Chilling Effect: Fear of funding cuts will lead to preemptive book removals far beyond the bill's stated intent, mirroring Texas ISD censorship patterns.
5. Educational Harm: Removing diverse materials—including history, health education, and literature—impoverishes students' understanding of complex social realities.

While protecting children is paramount, H.R. 7661 represents a poorly designed solution that creates more problems than it solves. Local school boards, parents, and educators are better positioned to make age-appropriate curriculum decisions.

Instead, I strongly encourage support for H.R. 6440, the Right to Read Act, which invests in school libraries and literacy programs without censorship mandates.

Thank you for your leadership in protecting both students and constitutional freedoms. I look forward to your commitment to vote NO on H.R. 7661.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]