The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 8, 1906 "A MOTHER" has an able and well written criticism in another part of this paper. The Leader has always been an advocate of a single standard of morals, for the rich and poor, in the church and in politics -- in every department of life. No system should be tolerated that gives immunity to anyone on account of wealth, social standing or profession. This should also hold good with regard to the sexes. That which is a trespass in one should be in another. But that which our lady contributor complains of is too true. Where two persons are equally guilty the man is condoned and the woman condemned. Who is responsible for this condition? This is a delicate subject but let it be discussed with no mock modesty. Men as a rule do not place as high a regard on personal virtue as do women. But when it comes to the opposite sex they demand a higher standard than they are willing to give or even the purer sex demands. Now isn't this true? When a woman fails she is frowned upon by her sex while the author of her disgrace is too often countenanced and restored to their society. This is because she places a higher stress on personal virtue and is a fault to the extent that she does not demand as high a standard for the masculine sex as she does for herself. And the masculine sex is in fault to the extent that it demands a higher virtue than it is willing to give. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee September 28, 2004