My Response to Reader Comments: Some Sympathy, Lack of Systems, and Need for Accountability

After publishing my previous commentary on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, I anticipated strong reactions—and I was not mistaken. Some readers felt my perspective lacked compassion. Others argued that any criticism of Meghan ignores the realities of racism, misogyny, and tabloid abuse. A few felt that questioning her choices amounted to excusing institutional cruelty. These…