I was very disappointed after reading Catherine Fish’s column Sexism big part of primary season (SN 3/24). She had a great opportunity to rise above the stereotype she claims is plaguing New York Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign by writing a column about why Clinton should be the next president and focusing on the issues at hand.
Instead, she reiterated the media’s fascination with race and gender in this campaign. Her use of sarcasm was alienating and embodies the sexist stereotype of the “cold” and “bitchy” woman. She calls on us to “substantiate your opinion” on the candidate of your choice, yet she does not do so herself.
No matter the outcome of the Democratic primaries, either candidate would make history in this country. But in contrast to Fish, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., calls upon this nation to end the practice of using race, gender and partisan politics to divide this country. The next election should not be groundbreaking because of the possibility of either a woman or black candidate, but because we come together to forge a new America that works as one to try and solve issues with the economy, health care and education.
Shannon Regan
American studies junior
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