Too short to handle

I REFER to the article titled “Too short to handle”. This article has received backlash in The Fiji Times twice.

Generally, whether it be men or women, when they show their skin, don’t they get attention from the opposite sex? Even without doing so. Don’t we see male and female models used by organisations to market their products? Do we need to stop this?

When models appear on the ramp (both sexes), the audience has both sexes. No eyebrows have been raised.

Doesn’t it happen that people choose movies because their favourites are part of the cast? These favourites can turn out to be of the opposite sex.

As for the lowering of the eyes by men in the presence of their partner, next time you are out and about in town, try to notice this.

The female partners give female gazes to randomly passing males. Even while travelling in vehicles. This is reality and completely normal. Going a step further is not normal.

When men lower their eyes or look away (maybe close their eyes), it does not make them the problem. The same goes for women. Doesn’t this show decency?

When people fall in the direction of our sight, obviously we will look at them (not stare). Then the reaction which should be morally correct. Dressing is an individual choice. The problem is in the interpretation. For the sake of the suffering victims, this grave issue should not be used for personal mileage.

I agree there is simply no excuse for sexual crimes and the blame solely lost on the perpetrators who should receive maximum punishment.

MOHAMMED IMRAZ JANIF Natabua, Lautoka