_d._ Even if the assumption were tenable that most young women are “straight” through fear only, the indictment would fall primarily on the parents, clergy and teachers who would have to stand convicted of failure as sources of education, example and inspiration. Can any member of Congress seriously hold an utter distrust of the educational and moral facts in our civilization? As an opportunity for clean faith in the people this bill is unexcelled. Can you be counted on to be one who will meet it squarely? February 20, 1925. _POINT TWELVE._—It has been repeatedly stated by many members of Congress that the main reason why action on the bill has been delayed is because of distaste for legislating on any subject that brings sex considerations to mind. Granted the existence of a certain embarrassment, does the Judiciary Committee wish any longer to stand before the public as a body which will permit embarrassment to displace reason and responsibility to the people? Members have told us that dread of being conspicuous in this matter has inhibited them. Such feeling is somewhat natural, and may have been more or less excusable as a reason for not acting when this legislation was first proposed in 1919. But now in view of all the data submitted, the long delay, and the fact that no substantial arguments against the bill have been advanced by anyone, is it not time to cast aside feeling and let common sense win? “Eventually, why not now?” We wish to honor each member of the Committee with the assumption that he will prefer to base his stand upon a courageous sense of decency and justice to the people, rather than on either embarrassment or fear. Regardless of whether there may or may not be opportunity for action on the Floor during the session, are you not willing now to state whether, in your individual opinion, the bill should have at least favorable report from the committee on the merit of the question? We respectfully request your statement as to what your own stand is, and enclose for your convenience, a slip and an addressed envelope. If our twelve points for the bill, which have been submitted in single notes since February 6th, are not now at hand, and you wish duplicates of any or all of them for review, we will gladly supply them on your request. The series will be made public, together with a report on the stand of the members of the Committee. _The Enclosure_: I stand for a favorable report on the Cummins-Vaile Bill (S. 2290 H. R. 6542). I am opposed to a favorable report on the Cummins-Vaile Bill (S. 2290 H. R. 6542). I am not ready to state my stand on the Cummins-Vaile Bill (S. 2290 H. R. 6542). (Kindly mark which line represents your opinion.) Signed .......................