STATE OF DISARRAY
Jones compares the Sacramento legislative community to a “not-so-pretty girl . . . dumped by her beau.” I find such language insulting, sexist and exceedingly gender-specific. Moreover, the argument is unsound, since it offers a gross oversimplification of both topics: the situation in Sacramento and romantic relationships.
In addition, the “schoolboys forced to play right field” metaphor heightens the gender specificity of the piece. Editors should remove such offensive language.
CHLOE J. KOVNER
Santa Monica
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