Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: DC Comics under fire for hiring anti-gay writer to pen Superman [View all]Abnredleg
(670 posts)11. Religion plays a role
He's very active in the Mormon Church.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
60 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I like that OSC's being invoked in headlines simply as "anti-gay writer," now. (nt)
Posteritatis
Feb 2013
#3
Oh there isnt any doubt that he is a bigoted ass but as for his writing....
cstanleytech
Feb 2013
#19
Orson made the decision to exploit his bigotry as what he thought would be a marketing tool for
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#30
Yes, but based on his stance, hiring him in any capacity is like hiring Fred Phelps.
ET Awful
Feb 2013
#28
So your idea is that creativity requires millions in compensation or it is 'stifled'?
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#32
It may soon be discovered that Superman is actually an angel from the planet Kolob. nt
Zorra
Feb 2013
#35
Bigot isn't a protected class, it's not discrimination it is discernment to avoid hiring bigots.
Exultant Democracy
Feb 2013
#57
Particularly when said bigots actively, stridently work to curtail others' rights
Posteritatis
Feb 2013
#59