[sassbox]

I've heard of the book, but haven't read it. I agree there is a crisis of manhood in this country (sorry if that term sounds silly, couldn't think of anything else). Fatherhood is denigrated, male responsibility is denigrated, male intelligence is denigrated, male chastity is denigrated, and so on. A small number of man-hating "feminists" has had a huge influence on this, I think. Ironically, the kind of men produced by a society where maleness is denigrated are the least likely to treat women with respect and as equals - they become a feminist's worst nightmare instead: violent, promiscuous, and irresponsible.

People need to realize that it's possible to encourage men to be strong, responsible, leaders without returning to the days where women were second-class citizens. Promoting women's equality by tearing down men is simply counter-productive.

[NW Mike]

BINGO -- I knew someone would eventually get it. Except it is the man-hating feminist that is writing the ads -- the same sort who agrees with Maureen Dowd that 'Men only want to marry Mommy' while they sit on their a$$es whining to thier cats.

[Semaphore Heathcliffe]

Ironically, the kind of men produced by a society where maleness is denigrated are the least likely to treat women with respect and as equals - they become a feminist's worst nightmare instead: violent, promiscuous, and irresponsible.

Excellent point.