The Book on Madonna

Now that the exhilaration over Madonna’s new book “Sex� has begun to settle, I would like to point out the difference between the Madonna of yesterday and the Madonna of today.

The Madonna of the ‘80s taught America that it was OK to be a woman. Controversial and not afraid to express her sexuality, she did more to liberate women than any ERA bill could have.

Now, Madonna is trying to teach America that it is OK to be a slut. From a 22-year-old man’s viewpoint--if you want to be a slut, you are going to live a lonely life. If you don’t believe it, ask Madonna.

DEREK J. GARDNER

Agoura Hills