David Markowitz

Department of Physics (emeritus)

University of Connecticut

5 September 2001

Marc Brodsky (via e-mail)

CEO and Executive Director

American Institute of Physics

One Physics Ellipse

College Park, Maryland 20740

Dear Dr. Brodsky:

In the case of Jeff Schmidt and Disciplined Minds, please say it ain't so, Marc. American physics and our beloved organization thrive when all of us and all of our rights are respected. I always count on that when I submit the NES/APS newsletter for printing and mailing. Loyalty to APS and loyalty of APS must work equally and not fail in challenging circumstances. I hope you will explain what has happened and that you will make things right again.

Sincerely,

David Markowitz