We campaigned US West Direct -- the regional yellow pages company -- to end their sexism. For years, they had a heading entitled "Women's Organizations," but failed to have the counterpart heading, "Men's Organizations." Until now. They will beginning in our 1995 Yellow Pages! So please call your local Yellow Pages company and tell them to get with it.
On July 18,
WABC Radio in New York City is waxing victim-feminist, again. "There isn't a
chance in Hell" that National Center for Men executive director Mel Feit will be
allowed to host a regular talk show on men's issues. Mel's only been a guest for
many dozens of hours over the past decade. Please call the program director, John
Mainelli, at 212-613-3805, and tell him Mel deserves a shot.
And remember, we must "call, write and protest" whenever we see sexism.
James Pierce Whinston, deputy director, The National Center for Men, OR
But, the science council of the AMA (American Medical Association) and its
House of Delegates voted to recommend therapists ignore the veracity of such
claims, and concentrate on treating the patient's emotional state. Why? Because
there is no way to determine the reliability or falsehood of such claims. The
American Psychiatric Association earlier issued a similar resolution.
Those who have trouble remembering things certainly have their work cut out for
them, correcting all those misinformed and discredited people -- a group which
includes almost every person in the country who does not need psychiatric care.
Until then, we Backlash readers can do our part. If you're accused of raping your
40 year old daughters when they were 2 weeks old, 'fess up like a man! Then, do
the civilized thing and blow your baby-raping brains out! Women simply don't lie
about these things. The memory that was broken for 40 years suddenly becomes
total reliable.
There's other things to be written about. For example, there's the belief many of us
have that 125,000 false sex abuse charges are filed every year. And, we believe
women commit more than 50 percent of domestic violence, and more than 60
percent of child abuse. Are we wrong on that stuff, too? Also, there's the Easter
Bunny thing. I've wondered about that since I was a kid.
Bruce McGovern, IA
Editor's note: Aw come on, Bruce, tell us how you really feel.
The students' families contacted the ACLU and of course a lawsuit was filed
against the school board but not before the principal was fired and allowed to flee
Washington state and go to Alaska where he is getting ready to teach again.
Nothing has changed except the wording of the policy. Now strip searches are only
allowed if there's a danger to other students or teachers. One hundred dollars in my
pocket sure scares me, how about you?
The moral of this story, know your rights!
Mike Crow, WA
Thought I'd respond to an issue brought up in your last Backlash! I believe
definitely in maintaining a high level of integrity and ethical standards. But some
attention is needed to the men's equality effort.
Take care, Alan, UT
Russ, TX
Editor's note: Our thanks to The Liberator. Unfortunately, we can
no longer keep up with the tremendous demand for "sample copies." Now, we
send copies of the cover and page 3 in regular letter-sized envelopes. Meanwhile,
we will look into distributing The Backlash! in book stores, and the long-awaited
electronic-Backlash! is just about ready for distribution on the Internet. (Rather, the
Internet is just about ready for us.)
Perhaps you might speak of your experience in the next Backlash, and let others
know about our TV program. The DADS Television Network.
If you are ever in Portland, let me know in advance; perhaps I'll have time to show
you more.
Thanks again for being there.
Victor Smith, OR
I do have an observation or two to make, however. In the Resource Directory, my
phone and voice mail are reversed.
Also, it would be helpful if you would divide the directory up into categories, i.e.,
Circumcision, Magazines, Gay, or whatever.
Keep up the great work! Maybe (name deleted to protect his ... reputation? ...) will
introduce me when I go up in November.
Sincerely, Rich Angell, Executive Director, Circumcision Information Network
Please report all problems to The Web
Master
Repressing false memories
August 22, 1994 -- Wow! Thanks for setting me straight! The Backlash! printed a
letter discrediting those who claim Repressed Memory Syndrome is another vile
feminist conspiracy. I'm sure I'm not the only Backlash reader who has been
mislead on this issue, and it's good to read the truth.
Boys have rights, too
September 1, 1994 - Attention to all -- What is the new form of discipline being
administered to the students of Issaquah high school in Issaquah, Washington?
Being expelled from school? Getting a swat across the read end? No! Now it's strip
searches. Yes, that's right, strip searches. The same tactic used in every prison
across the United States, but now it's being done in a public school system. Just ask
the fifteen students at Liberty High School who found themselves in that position
when it was thought that one of them had stolen one hundred dollars from another
student, which by the way was never recovered.
Any good agents out there?
September 8, 1994 - Rod -- Sounds like you got ripped off by your agent if all he
could come up with is Northwest. I'm excited about you forming a publishing
company. That's great!
The Backlash! electric
September 9, 1994 - Dear sirs -- I am Treasurer for the Texas-Fort Worth Fathers
for Equal Rights. I read about your publication in
DADS Television Network
September 27, 1994 - Rod -- Thanks for stopping by the DADS office in Seattle
and being part of the program.
Growing pangs
October 1, 1994 - Dear Editor -- I just got the September issue of Backlash! and it
is terrific, as usual.
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