Ending harassment requires equality

With all the news reports on sexual harassment, I was wondering if it worked both ways. Valentine’s Day commercials show one jewelry store after another, advertising their goods. Almost all are geared toward men buying diamonds for that “special” lady. I have not seen one commercial suggesting women buy their men diamonds, or anything else for that matter.

I’d assume these commercials have a sexist bent to them. Yet, I see no protests to stop such messages. You cannot accept sexist actions, even if you benefit from them. You can’t have it both ways.

If equality is what you strive for, then be an equal. Do not accept anything in life based on sexism!

Ladies, pay your own way. Don’t accept anything of value that can later be used to control you.

Equal rights necessitate equal responsibility. That should be an easy lesson.

DONALD VARN, ROSWELL