Sir, - It is obvious that a large number of people virtually adore President Robinson but some of us retain our critical faculties. Many of her admirers would see her as advancing feminism while her critics claim she advanced her own career.
On the presumption that there is no law (yet) against criticising feminism, may I say that when the illusion surrounding feminism is removed naked self interest is laid hare.
The story of the Emperor's new clothes comes to mind and it is relevant on the double considering the location in question.
Were Fr O'Hanlon more conscious of his prestigious ecclesiastical address he probably would not have uttered his honest opinion.
I wish that more men and women would forget their prestige and pretence to allow an open debate on the power structures and mentalities that enslave us all.
In the meantime this page is to be commended for not suppressing an unpopular view; it is so easy to pander to popularity. Read with an open mind. Fr O'Hanlon's letter was more humorous than insulting, unless we are so vain as to consider criticism an insult. - Yours, etc.,
Bird Avenue,
Clonskeagh,
Dublin.