tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13827702.post6863730115976367051..comments2024-01-29T22:34:14.385-06:00Comments on Oklahoma Lefty: Controversy Over Gay SuperheroesDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15951430008150125773noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13827702.post-776756132301242762012-06-06T20:43:34.560-05:002012-06-06T20:43:34.560-05:00I would agree with you for the most part that comi...I would agree with you for the most part that comic books aren't written for kids anymore but that doesn't necessarily mean kids are reading them. My son reads the same comic books that I read.<br /><br />I don't blame comics or movie or video games for corrupting our youth and I agree with you in your statement that we should blame parents for the inappropriate behavior of today's children. I believe that it is up to the parent themselves to determine whether or not a particular comic book, or a particular tv show or movie, or a particular video game is inappropriate for their children.<br /><br />I'm not going to get into the homosexual argument here because that will open up a whole can of worms and you (Dave) already know my stance on that issue, but what I will say is that if a parent finds a particular behavior immoral and does not want their children to be exposed to it, I believe that to be the parent's right.<br /><br />As far as your last comment goes, I agree that there are other questions that we should be asking DC Comics other than, why did you turn Alan Scott gay.Otter Limitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975093403377963897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13827702.post-62255046479816432242012-06-02T15:05:49.650-05:002012-06-02T15:05:49.650-05:00Well said Fran! I hadn't thought of the dual ...Well said Fran! I hadn't thought of the dual identity angle but you are totally right. Good show!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951430008150125773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13827702.post-808348430035796732012-06-02T11:18:47.902-05:002012-06-02T11:18:47.902-05:00A slow clap and 80s movie montage for this post!
...A slow clap and 80s movie montage for this post! <br /><br />As someone who has been going to the strip since I was 14 I can honestly say exposure to the gay did not indoctrinate me. Why? Because it's not a choice. You either are or you aren't. A gay person didn't choose it any more than I chose to be straight. <br /><br />As for the role of gay superheroes in comics I have to say there is probably no better representation of what it has been like to be gay in the past. Superheroes have to shield who they really are for fear of reactions, just as many gays feel they have to remain closeted. The plain fact of the matter is, whether you agree with the gay lifestyle or not, it's a real, legitimate thing and as such needs to be portrayed in all aspects of society in order to overcome the years of bigotry.FrancesDangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589661491077684209noreply@blogger.com