JASKN Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I'm a little late writing about this thanks to computer woes, but in this month's (November's) issue of the magazine GQ, a letter to the editor I wrote was the only letter featured. But the coolest part: it's a defense of rich people! GQ actually published what I wrote, unedited and almost word for word and under my name, without any serious follow-up nonsense to provide discredit! Basically, for anyone in their national/international subscription base who reads that section, there is a pretty good "intro-defense" of the rich. I was thrilled about this; even if it changes five minds, that's five minds more than before. I could not have written something like this before reading about Objectivism, so, "Thanks, Ayn Rand." Here's the published letter: Want to know why I subscribe to GQ for the pictures only? Take my rare reading foray into an actual article--your new column, Men & Money, by Joel Lovell ["Rich Friend, Poor Friend," September]. Instead of comparing rich friends with poor friends (or himself, in this case) in an honest attempt to figure out key differences between the two, Lovell completely wipes out by condemning the affluent because of their riches. Why even bother with the new column at all if it hates its own topic from the start? How about a rewrite: "Almost all rich people work hard for their money and deserve it. They're smarter than your average Joe, but usually polite, and they propel the standard of living for everyone else to incredible heights." Pretty cool, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softwareNerd Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Yes, pretty darn cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Sophia~ Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Very cool, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aequalsa Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Excellent! Congrats! Good letter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOdden Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Good job! I wonder if there will be follow-up letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonMaci Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Congratulations! And a good letter at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimpy Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Short and sweet. Very impressive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstractionreaction Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Congrats james! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Mac Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejohngaltline Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 That's even hotter than the invariably attractive and shirtless men on the covers! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Great job! That was a truly excellent letter to the editor: it was short but still made its point very well and in terms everyone could understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus98876 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Yes, very succint. Good job James, lets hope you get more published (should you write anymore)> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JASKN Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks very much, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 When I read that letter I thought it sounded like an Objectivist wrote it, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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