Sir, - It's bad enough having to deal with the routine changes in the role of men in modern society, but now I have to readjust - completely. Nuala O'Faolain has educated me (August 26th) on what it takes to be a "real man" - on her perception of what all men ought to be doing in the world today.
I have been wandering through life in blissful ignorance, and it seems I have been behaving like a woman. I'll set out immediately to remedy the situation, but first need some information.
Where can I attend courses in rape, child abuse, incest, torture, murder, environmental devastation, procuring abortions, preventing abortions, and generally behaving in a sick, perverted and fantastically unpleasant manner? Since Nuala O'Faolain is such an expert on how "men" misbehave, she must have some idea where I can learn the behaviours required to fit in. Peer pressure is getting to me - I feel inadequate. Please help. - Yours, etc.,
Stevinstraat 97L,
2587 EC Den Haag.