THE ISSUE: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair with a house staff member and out-of-wedlock child.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, who furthered the popularity of the phrase “girlie man,” is now whining to the media to respect his wife and children (” ‘Conan the Destroyer of his wife and kids’ lives,” Andrea Peyser, May 18).
Funny, he should have heeded his own advice.
Tommy DeJulio
New Rochelle
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A little over a week ago, Andrea Peyser justified cheating by wives by using the excuse that inattention from their husbands made it acceptable.
This week, she jumps back on her high horse to strike down “whore hounds” after another man in a position of power is found to be unfaithful.
Infidelity is wrong in any capacity, never mind the gender or excuse.
Jason Chilko
Brooklyn
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Live by the sword, die by the sword.
People who thrive on being in the public eye know that they are being viewed. It is up to them to behave correctly to protect their loved ones.
It takes two to tango, and boys will be allowed to be boys as long as there are women bent on sleeping their way to better lots in life.
As long as greed and selfishness exist, animal behavior will be in vogue.
Deborah Fleming
Sea Girt
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What is the deal with Maria Shriver?
Doesn’t she know that Kennedy women stand by their philandering husbands? Didn’t she learn anything from Rose, Jackie or Ethel?
Does she need a visit from Hillary Rodham Clinton? Or is acting like a doormat only applicable to women who marry Democrats?
John Laraway
Casa Grande, Ariz.
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Remember Schwarzenegger’s friend, Clint Eastwood?
Both had political aspirations in California politics. They both treated their partners to constant womanizing, and both believe they are the center of the universe.
History is repeating itself.
Virginia Forrestall
Everett, Mass.
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Though Schwarzenegger wants the media and the reading public to respect his wife and children in this difficult time, this is like a drug addict telling us not to do drugs.
He didn’t respect his wife and kids at all when he decided to negate his wedding vows and cheat.
Also, shame on his staff member for sleeping with a married man and for being a dishonest person.
Michael Sutera
Middle Village