I am a 91 yr. old woman so vulgarity isn’t smart with me

A letter of complaint to Rolling Stone magazine

Sep 27, 2023

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Journalist Hunter S. Thompson sits at his typewriter at his ranch circa 1976 near Aspen Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/GettyImages)

Hunter S. Thompson’s Gonzo writing style offended many readers of Rolling Stone magazine through the years, including 91-year-old Carrie Neftzger, who in the 1970s became an unwitting subscriber to the magazine. D…

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