For those not on Twitter, he’s put out a series of tweets in the last hour:
I realise this is not an easy decision to make. I realise there might be a lot of pressure to remain silent at this time of diminishing finances & scarce work. I realise that one would open oneself up to appalling online abuse & the potential shunning of friends, family, etc . 1.
But this moment is critical. The fantasists are extremely vocal & vociferous. The silent majority are not even on social media. It would mean sacrifice. It would mean battling. It would mean standing up for reason & common sense. It would mean standing up for your mothers ..2.
Your sisters, your aunts, your nieces, your grandmothers. In fact, it would mean standing up for all the women who raised & nurtured you. You’ll be accused of being “phobia, of wishing death on people, of being hateful”. We all know this is untrue. But please, I beg you...3.
This is a critical moment in time. We must have more voices. From men, gay & straight, from people with a large following, from people who aren’t fooled by the trend of the moment. I ask you all to stand up for women. They need us now more than ever. Please listen, hear & act. X