Professor's characterization of men is ridiculous

This letter is in regard to Professor Jackson's letter to The Parthenon. I will not argue that the Yahoo! advertisements aren't insulting and tasteless; they are. But Ms. Jackson, for you to say it promotes male behavior that leads to rape and other forms of violence towards women, is ridiculous. I don't know what kind of men you know, but every male I know did not have rape on his mind after reading the advertisements. They aren't influenced as easily as you make it seem. I think your generalization of men is extremely unfair and ignorant.

I also disagree with your comment about The Parthenon promoting such behavior. That is again, ridiculous. I've met most of the people who work for The Parthenon. They are extremely hard-working and intelligent. The staff and students who supply this university with detailed stories about Huntington and Marshall's campus spend endless hours a week working on that paper. For you to say the paper is promoting such disgusting behavior is an insult.

Finally, let me compliment you on exercising your First Amendment right expressing your feelings about The Parthenon. But remember, you can also express your opinion by not reading it.

Joseph Abbate
Long Island, N.Y., senior