Berger is overreacting on new movie's content
I differ with state Sen. Phil Berger on a number of issues, including the death penalty, which has seemingly done more to get politicians elected than to protect any of us from heinous criminals.
Nevertheless, I feel that I must strongly speak out against his legislative efforts to tighten regulations concerning content for films shot in North Carolina (News & Record, Jan. 28).
I think Berger, who represents my jurisdiction, and people who support his measure have casually overlooked the economic impact of films like "Junebug, " "Bull Durham" and "Nell," all of which were shot here. There's no need to take extreme measures over one scene in one film ("Hounddog").
The last major film that was shot in Rockingham County, a 1997 remake of "Lolita," was itself controversial. Everyone who might have had initial concerns about it has likely become preoccupied with other matters. I think Berger needs to as well.
Tilly Gokbudak
Reidsville