Letters to the Editor
R1EMT
Published Letters: 2 Editor's Choice: 1
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Indeed!
[Read the article: Opus]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]As someone who flies a lot, both domestically and internationally, this strip really strikes a familiar chord. I can live with the security scrutiny, although finding that TSA has rummaged through my neatly packed clothing and left it in shambles with a note saying they did so for "security reasons" is a bit hard to take...particularly when one needs neat-looking clothing for a meeting on the other end of the journey! I don't think the strip is taking a cheap shot at the obese, more pointing out that everyone feels like they're being given the worst seat and it's being compounded by having to share that seat, in this case with a large clownish-looking creature. Frankly, I think I should be able to get in and out of my seat without gymnastics, but even with my relatively small stature, that is impossible in "cattle class" on most US airlines. I did discover that NZAir is quite good and relatively spacious. Maybe US airlines will take note.
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Umm, no, it's not a sexist remark...not at all.
[Read the article: Quote of the day: Obama on Clinton ]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I am stunned that it is presumed to be an attack on the female sex/gender. He did NOT suggest that in any way. In fact, it is a statement that could as easily been made referencing a male candidate/opponent. Many people of both genders are known to lash out/attack verbally when feeling unhappy or backed into a corner. This is really, really looking for a story where none exists and gender-baiting.