Reader Response

April, 2004

I grew up reading Playboy but never realized until I read your 50th anniversary issue how much the magazine had influenced my views on sex, drugs and politics. Not only did Hugh Hefner shape America's sexual revolution, he shaped me, as well.Tim Habert, Ellicott City, MarylandCongratulations on your 50th, and thank you for helping to make our society more open, honest and free.Ramona Ripston, American Civil Liberties Union, Los Angeles, CaliforniaI had the good fortune to serve as chief counsel...

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