LETTER: Columnist was right on

To the editor:

After seeing the attacks on Emma Tippets’ column, I would like to defend what she said.

It is a matter of common courtesy that the man pays for a date. If a guy is dating someone, he should spend time with her. It has nothing to do with looks, as suggested by other letters to the editor; it has everything to do with responsibility. When on a date, I actually feel uncomfortable if a girl insists that she pays her way for a date. I feel that is my job, as the person asking her out, to pay for her night out. I also believe that any guy who believes that after he has paid for a girl on a date, that he is entitled to something as a result is simply selfish and absurd. The girl owes you nothing, and you are not entitled to anything.

I am appalled by the responses that have been printed in the Statesman. I also agreed with the statements on marriage, that too many people rush into it out here. The article is right on. Men should be gentlemen- hold open doors, pay for dates, ect., and expect nothing. Frankly, women should not simply expect men to act like gentlemen, they should require it.

Peter Griffin