Dear Tanya, Brooke, and Mike,

I have been a loyal listener of 95SX since I moved to Charleston three years ago and usually really enjoy the show, but I was very disturbed by your discussion of catcalls this morning. The predominant attitude seemed to be that these were not only acceptable, but also welcome as a form of compliment (for women AND men).

In my opinion, a compliment is when someone says "hey, you look nice today" or "I really like that outfit." It's not being whistled at like I'm an animal or called "Baby" or "Sugar," which I think is really disrespectful and patronizing. Especially since most would agree that catcalls are less like the compliments I note above and are more like, "Hey, you're hot! I'd tap that."

In many circles, catcalls are considered harassment--verbal and even sexual. I'm disappointed and frankly, horrified, that you all encouraged everyone to go make a catcall at someone today. Everyone's entitled to their opinion, and these may be a compliment to y'all, but it's disrespectful and harassing for many others.

You may find these websites of interest in light of what I'm saying here:
http://hollabackcharleston.blogspot.com/ and
http://www.tolerance.org/news/article_hate.jsp?id=542

Can we not publicly encourage more rude and potentially dangerous  objectification of the good people of Charleston (of both sexes)?

Thanks for listening and for keeping it real.

Catherine T.

i’d like to call for a girlcott of 95SX, but i’d settle for a handful of more angry letters from the women and men who walk these streets and are tired of hearing “smile, sweetie” (you’re annoying and what if someone just died?) and “mmhmm tasty” (no, you may not imagine tasting any part of me unless it is tasting my fist in your face) and “are those real?” (yeah, they are, and if you look any harder your eyes might bug out of your head)

come on readers, how about WE keep it real and speak up and speak out.