In defense of the common male

While reading through recent vents in the Litter Box section of the Opinion Page, it’s clear there is something wrong with the male population of GCSU. ‘Stacy’ started this at the beginning of the semester when she commented that men need to get our acts together. She returned after Valentine’s Day to vent again. Two weeks ago, we printed a detailed Vent from a different sender that detailed how the male species “pretty much sucks.”

Ladies, you don’t seem to fully understand the way guys work.

One allegation made against guys is that we always talk about ourselves. Girls, let me explain something. Yes, we’d like to talk a little about ourselves, but there is one tiny problem with that.

Ladies, you like to talk about yourselves also. You may not be aware of this, but you are as prolific at doing this as any guy. Maybe your monologues are not about you, but your friends, your hobbies, your pets, whatever. The truth of the matter is, it bores men to tears. We suck it up, however, because we know you can’t help it. It’s in your nature.

Likewise, there seems to be a double standard for guys. ‘Stacy’ complained how we don’t know how to treat a gal. A Vent writer detailed last week how we seem to never treat her well.

The chivalry code of the Middle Ages died many years ago. Hey, most guys will hold doors for you, follow the “ladies first” policy and all that jazz, but we draw the line at a point (guys, if you don’t at least hold the door, shame on you).

Still, it’s only a courtesy that we do this. Girls, you can vote where I do, work where I do and join the military like I can. Odds are, you can open the door just as well as I. If the guy you are dating won’t open the door, use the right both genders have and dump him.

Finally, as to the allegations that all guys will simply say, as one writer said, “screw you” in the end? Girls, like all animals, humans have instincts. So yes, we will screw you in the end. That’s what guys are after. Sure, we might really fall in love with you along the way, and opt to spend our entire life with you, but copulation is our main objective. To expect anything different from us is foolish.

There you go, the Truth about men. Some of us are perfectly decent, and some are scum. We’re not perfect, but you love us anyways. Keep looking, keep venting, but don’t be surprised if we all aren’t Mr. Right.

Lee Sandow acknowledges that this column will probably cost him his romantic life for the rest of this year. Please send all responses to colonnadeletters@gcsu.edu.

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