The society we live in

Imagine a society where men no longer open the door for a woman. A society where men no longer talk with a woman for fear of being taken out of context. A society where men no longer want to work alongside a woman for fear a spoken word or a slight touch could lead to the demise of their career. A society where male EMTs and paramedics are reluctant to provide lifesaving measures for fear of being accused of “groping” or “inappropriately touching.” A society where male law enforcement officers no longer assist, arrest or transport women for fear of retaliatory claims of inappropriate behavior. A society where drivers do not stop to help a woman change the flat tire on her car. A society where employers are reluctant to hire women for fear one of their male employees would be accused of inappropriate behavior, putting their company in a bad light.

All because women are to be absolutely believed and men are absolutely guilty until proven innocent.

There is no need to imagine this type of society, it is already here.

So don’t hate me or curse me because I don’t speak to you. Don’t hate me because I didn’t open the door for you. Don’t hate me because I didn’t help you change your tire. Don’t hate me because I seem to ignore you as you pass by.

Hate me simply for the fact I am a man!

MATT KORNAS Mabelvale