A letter to The Maroon-News:

Stop Attacks Against Puppets (SAAP) is a recently formed organization dedicated to understanding why children attack puppets during puppet shows in increasing numbers, informing the public about this social problem, and finding ways to prevent future attacks on puppets and puppeteers (this is not a hoax).

Today's world is dominated by TV, video games, and the internet. It's been harder for traditional entertainment like puppetry to maintain its place in society, but puppets refuse to climb back into their boxes and be forgotten. They will not be stopped by unruly children because puppets are part of the world's ancient history, and at the same time, they are also part of the world's modern imagination. Graphic, real video footage of puppet attacks caught on tape is available to selected media outlets. Learn
more at: http://www.stoppuppetviolence.com