Dear Jessica and Jeff,

To publish is to welcome criticism; one doesn't get to choose one's critics. 

The self-appointed critic need offer neither apology nor obeisance--and if anyone considers him tarnished, the burden of proof is on you. 

To impede, stonewall or insult a legitimate critic is not honorable, in a public intellectual.

Jeff, I just took you to task for your sloppy usage, in applying 'extreme misogynist' to Jared Loughner.  You made clear--and brusquely--you would not facilitate substantive dialog.  Your reaction's bitter, put-upon tone stimulated a hunch:

Searching your blog for misogynist yielded as feared:  You diagnose misogyny very often, and for a huge variety of reasons.

I thought:  I'm in luck:  Hamline Prof. Jessica Pieklo has--repeatedly, publicly--proclaimed me a misogynist.  Jeff Fecke is exceptionally good at identifying misogyny.  So I ask you to assist, Jeff:

Please email Jessica Pieklo, and request her evidence for labeling me misogynist--as she will supply none to me.

Do you endorse Jessica's 'misogynist' designation, or oppose it?

Do you feel Prof. Pieklo has made the charge while according sufficient due process to the accused?

When Prof. Pieklo provides you with her list of quotations, I am quite sure it will not require you more than 15 minutes:  Please read her evidence--and then provide your determination. 

I will be very appreciative of your quarter hour, as I find her charge's sting quite burdensome--just as I have no doubt you would, were she to direct it at you, with no evidence.

Sincerely,

Gavin Sullivan
Eden Prairie