Re: “San Diego mayor sued by former aide charging sexual harassment,” July 23 news brief.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s despicable behavior towards female staff and constituents is a dark reminder of how far society must still push to make the workplace free of sexual harassment. Eradicating sexually inappropriate behavior is largely dependent on strong women, like Irene McCormack Jackson, publicly standing up to defend their rights and pointing the accusatory finger where it belongs — at men like Filner. I applaud Jackson for her courage. She chose to take a stance, rather than remain silent, and for that, she is a champion of women’s rights.
Emily Wattman-Turner, Denver
This letter was published in the July 27 edition.