[Publib] Ugly battle has librarians in Oak Brook turning

[Jillian Lashmett]

Statistics do point to men as exhibiting more antisocial behaviors, but women are making statistical gains. One of the most fascinating things I've read lately was an article by Andrew Sullivan about testosterone which was published in the Best American Science Writing 2001. It helped me understand more than I ever have about the "vileness" of men. That said, women also have the ability to make children (and adults) cry with their scary monster political tactics.

I couldn't say what Mr. Xinos's problem is though. Perhaps a psychiatrist could offer some suggestions.

jill
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Would anybody care to venture the proportion of male to female felons?   I recall my old probation caseload was about 95% male.

By the way, the strongest traits associated with crime are:  Male status, followed by youth.  No other factor is nearly as good a determinant.  Cops have been profiling for years--they just look for young men.  In answer to the comment, off the top of my head, I can think of several million vile men.  The women that come to mind are all relations, and I may be prejudiced.

M. M.


Off the top of my head I can think of several unpleasant women, who propound the philosophy of self-interest, and reject the concept of public good:  Ayn Rand, Phyllis Schlafly, Ann Coulter.

>Some people are simply vile.  Nearly all of them are men.
I have never noticed any particular link between gender and "vileness."
I have met as many unpleasant women as men.



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From: Edith Isele <ekgisele at gmail.com>
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Sent: Mon, Nov 2, 2009 12:17 pm
Subject: Re: [Publib] Ugly battle has librarians in Oak Brook turning

Off the top of my head I can think of several unpleasant women, who propound the philosophy of self-interest, and reject the concept of public good:  Ayn Rand, Phyllis Schlafly, Ann Coulter.

>Some people are simply vile.  Nearly all of them are men.
I have never noticed any particular link between gender and "vileness."
I have met as many unpleasant women as men.

--
Edith Isele
Assistant Manager
Outreach Services
St. Louis County Library (MO)

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