A real ladies’ man

Re “Hey, doll, you need a real man,” Opinion, Feb. 20

As the father of two young daughters, I smiled knowingly at Dean P. Johnson’s article about Barbie, Ken and GI Joe. One day my youngest girl was playing with her dolls in the “Barbie Room.” Two Barbies were quietly talking to Ken. Suddenly GI Joe zoomed up in a Jeep. He jumped out, pushed Ken aside and offered the two ladies a ride. They gladly got in and drove off, leaving Ken alone and forgotten. Lest I thought only brawn attracted Barbie and her friends, I soon found our President Reagan doll sitting with his friendly grin, one Barbie on each knee. Muscles are nice; power is better, it seems.

ASSEMBLYMAN CHUCK DEVORE

(R-Irvine)