Rite of Passage
By Kathleen M. MitchellWell, I just received my first piece of journalism hate mail, and it is certainly one for the record books. Filled with personal attacks against my intelligence and appearance (among other things) and a condescending tone to boot, it alleges that I am "confused" and filled with "self-hatred."
As a reminder, here is the editor's note that the author is responding to. To read the letter, click on the image or see the uploaded PDF here.
On the advice of such a notable clinical psychologist as M. Jane Williams, I have re-examined the argument in my editor's note. And I don't take back a word.
http://jacksonfreepress.com/users/photos/2012/sep/10/8222/