Advice columnist gets it wrong

Garth writes "Widely read advice columnist Dan Savage this week repeated long accepted yet false facts to defend his claim that women are victims of violence much more often than men. I think the reason is simple ignorance, not malice, and that if people were to write clear, rational (not heated and confrontational) emails to him pointing out his factual errors (with references), the truth might get some exposure in his column. Note: his advice often deals with touchy issues not for the squeamish or very conservative, so be warned. His email is mail@savagelove.net."



I'm not extremely familiar with Savage, but I believe he has taken stands against feminists in the past and agree with Garth that a confrontational approach would be ill-advised. I'd encourage sending letters with a respectful tone with some good links to information on DV statistics.

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