Sexism Cuts Both Ways in Courts

Re Helen Ruppert sentencing (“Woman Gets Probation, Fine in ‘War of Roses’ Case,” Oct. 3): Some feminists won’t admit it, but sexism cuts both ways. The sentence of probation shows an example that if a white woman hires thugs to intimidate her spouse not only will she do no time, but her spouse will wind up paying her fine.

This reinforces the message to males that the court system is unfair to them in family matters. Your kids can be taken away on her allegations, not yours; you’re expected to be the source of support, not her; and worst of all, if she batters, steals, or harasses you, you better take things into your own hands, because no one else is going to help.

ROBERT C. UNETIC, Santa Ana