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In reply to the discussion: DC Comics under fire for hiring anti-gay writer to pen Superman [View all]ChaoticTrilby
(211 posts)55. Good idea.
That, or the library, ought to work. No need to support him, even if some of his art is good.
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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