Letters to the Editor
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Published Letters: 8
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Workplace
[Read the article: Am I a female misogynist?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I agree that we can't like all women based on their gender any more than we can like men based on theirs. I would like to clarify a couple of things with Emily Ruth:
I voluntarily left my job, with nothing else lined up, because my boss was a misogynist who literally gave me nightmares. I don't even wear nailpolish, nor do I condone its application in the workplace. So we agree on that much.
Sadly, we do not leave our issues at home. That's why a large segment of the publishing industry is devoted to office politics and how to deal with abusive bosses. But maybe if one thinks one is better than most women, one could imagine themselves above such tendencies. I guess my contention here is that you probably hurt women without realizing it. I would love to be wrong about this.
The female misogyny issue reminds me that racial minorities are most often the victims of racial violence. Our attitudes do affect other people, and that is my main point here. I admire that you are honest enough to admit your dislike of women. My guess is that there are many male and female misogynists who wouldn't admit it even to themselves.
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STDs
[Read the article: The Fix]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Even if it's true, it's a horrible thing to print. As a reader, I don't want to know that about anyone, no matter how famous they are, or how much I like or dislike them. Congratulations for reaching what must be an all-time low in gossip journalism.
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Is it really any better
[Read the article: Psst! Have you heard...?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]to spend your time typing hateful things into a computer that you know the writer is going to read? At least Ms. Silag is trying to be honest with herself.
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what sfjbc said, plus
[Read the article: I need a new dream]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Another great volunteer opportunity is the Homework Helper program, through your local public library system. A lot of disadvantaged kids have NO ONE to help with their homework, and maybe their parents are even illiterate. This is a great way to make a difference and do something constructive. Pick out the branch libraries in the "worst" neighborhoods.
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Thanks Gary
[Read the article: Rev. Jeremiah Wright isn't the problem]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]for being so damned reasonable! how very refreshing!
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what Taritac said
[Read the article: Obama can't close the deal ]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Right on the money! WTF, Salon?!?
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NPD possibly, BPD (borderline), definitely
[Read the article: My husband constantly upstages me]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]People with Borderline Personality Disorder try to steal your identity and sabotage you behind your back. They're actually worse and more destructive than narcissists. And they almost never get better because they blame their crap on everyone else. Therapy won't help them because for it to work they have to be honest and they almost never are. I agree with the people who say run, don't walk. I'd also add please cover your ass because it could get dangerous.
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time
[Read the article: Writing is in my blood, but how do I know if I'm any good?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Lots of great responses here. LW, keep going. The more different and great you are, the longer it will take to get heard. What works for you in the long run will work against you in the short term. Best of luck!