Editor,

This letter is in response to Brad Keefe's column "On separation of church and art" that appeared in the April 20 issue of The Post. The author seems to be upset that religious groups would protest "art" or movies they deem to be inappropriate. Had he left it at that, I would have no complaint. It is certainly the author's right to protest the actions of any group he doesn't agree with. However, he ends his column with an implication that the groups are indulging in fascist activities.

These groups are merely indulging themselves in the democratic process. The Constitution explicitly protects their right to free speech and, by implication, to protest that which they do not agree with. The Constitution does not protect anyone's right to have their art be funded publicly. I would think the idea that your tax dollars were paying for a crucifix dipped in urine would offend you, too. Why the artist would need public funding to produce such a lightweight piece of work escapes me.

In any case, it is everyone's right to protest anything they or you don't agree with. We will have a fascist state when those rights are eliminated. You should be more concerned that those religious groups no longer have the right to protest in front of abortion clinics. No matter how you feel about abortion, the elimination of protest is a chip in your First Amendment rights.