Wed Feb 29, 2012, 05:02 PM

Archie Comics Responds To AFA (You'll like this!)

Archie Comics Responds To AFA

"We stand by Life with Archie #16. As I’ve said before, Riverdale is a safe, welcoming place that does not judge anyone. It’s an idealized version of America that will hopefully become reality someday. We’re sorry the American Family Association/One Million Moms feels so negatively about our product, but they have every right to their opinion, just like we have the right to stand by ours. Kevin Keller will forever be a part of Riverdale, and he will live a happy, long life free of prejudice, hate and narrow-minded people." - Jon Goldwater, CEO of Archie Comics. (Tipped by JMG reader Chris)

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/02/archie-comics-responds-to-afa.html

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7 replies	Author	Time	Post
Archie Comics Responds To AFA (You'll like this!) (Original post)	WillParkinson	Feb 2012	OP
well said. nt	xchrom	Feb 2012	#1
That makes me want an Archie comic T-shirt.	Jamastiene	Feb 2012	#2
K&R, but I know for a fact that Archie had a mad crush on Veronica back in the late '40s. LOL..n/t	monmouth	Feb 2012	#3
Kevin Keller married Clay Walker, not Archie.	indie_voter	Feb 2012	#5
"...he will live a happy, long life free of prejudice, hate and narrow-minded people."	racaulk	Feb 2012	#4
Bravo! Well said!	peacebird	Feb 2012	#6
Jon Goldwater is my favorite CEO...knr	joeybee12	Feb 2012	#7

Response to WillParkinson (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 05:11 PM

xchrom (90,497 posts)

1. well said. nt

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Response to WillParkinson (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 05:20 PM

Jamastiene (32,058 posts)

2. That makes me want an Archie comic T-shirt.

I like the idea of embracing those who stand up for us. Props to them for that.

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Response to WillParkinson (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 05:25 PM

monmouth (21,078 posts)

3. K&R, but I know for a fact that Archie had a mad crush on Veronica back in the late '40s. LOL..n/t

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Response to monmouth (Reply #3)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 05:44 PM

indie_voter (1,986 posts)

5. Kevin Keller married Clay Walker, not Archie.

It's a trifecta of goodness to make the bigots go mad.

Kevin Keller is a Iraq veteran who was injured in the war, he meets Dr. Clay Walker who happens to be African American. Dr. Walker helps him recover and they go their separate ways, a few months later they run in to each other at an airport and from there get together.

Inter racial marriage, Gays in the military and same sex marriage! All in an Archie comic book.

I love the response from the co-CEO. It's strong and slaps these bigots down good.

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Response to WillParkinson (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 05:39 PM

racaulk (11,546 posts)