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For those of you who can't get enough of l'affaire Letterman, which is probably all of us, New York magazine polls 100 people, evenly split among the sexes, on what the talk show host did and whether it was wrong. Most of the responses are predictable - here are a few that caught my eye (the intern question was keen).

Do you think Letterman "took advantage" of these women? Yes. Men: 16 Women: 18

No.
Men: 29
Women: 29

Have you ever worked at a place where the boss was having an affair with an underling?
Yes.
Men: 31
Women: 22

No.
Men: 19
Women: 26

Is it okay to date a subordinate?
It should always be allowed--adults can do what they want.
Men: 23
Women: 13

It should only be allowed if the relationship is open, to protect against conflicts of interest.
Men: 14
Women: 22

It is never okay.
Men: 8
Women: 7

Is it ever okay to date an intern?
Yes.
Men: 31
Women: 16

No.
Men: 19
Women: 30


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