Word: sirs
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Sir / The energy shortage can possibly be corrected in time only through worldwide cooperation in natural-resource pooling. There will always be those looking for someone or something to blame for any sad situation. Bertrand Russell once said: "We do not like to be robbed of an enemy: we want someone to hate when we suffer." I blame, instead of an oil company, only my own unrestrained desires for material comfort...
...Sir / Regarding "Madam Executive" [Feb. 18]: I work in an organization with several female executives and many female employees. I note several common factors among the successful ones: they are highly competent in their jobs; they are extremely tough-minded; they do not express ambitions for the very top levels of management but they clearly enjoy power where they get it; and, finally, they are paid as women...
...Sir / Being laid off after working 20 years and reduced (raised?) to househusband status [Feb. 18] has certainly created new habits in me. I empty the garbage even if the bag is empty, look for the mail several times before the mailman arrives, and raid the refrigerator when I'm not hungry. It's just ridiculous, but as the attitude improves so do the habits. I really pushed the study habit. I have already earned a B.S. degree, and I expect to receive an M.S. this summer...
...Sir / Although modern civilization has made it just as easy for a wife to obtain food for the family as the husband, the need to provide the family support is as strong in modern man as it was for his ancestors. The subjects mentioned in your story need help, and not just with cleaning their floors...
...Sir / They certainly are exceptional men who are willing to test a role reversal. They should be admired and not chided...