Bogglement

[michaelmjones]

I was made aware of this lovely little essay by Orson Scott Card, in which he makes his views on homosexuality, marriage, the family, and so forth rather clear. I'm speechless with disgust and disappointment.

Essay of Doooooom


Here's the great rebuttal/analysis someone posted: Smart Person Alert!

Comments

[closer2myself.livejournal.com]

One only has to read a few of his books to see how closeted that man is.

[tigerchild.livejournal.com]

Seems in keeping with his religious beliefs.

I don't understand the shock here, unless you weren't aware of said leanings. I mean, conservative right-wing Mormons can write SF too, ya know. ;)

[ebonhost.livejournal.com]

Bah, that's the last time Card gets any royalties from my wallet. Gah. I don't think it's the views so much (I threw down the third Ender book in disgust not very far into it) as the rampant hatred. Oh, but stating his views isn't hatred, according to him, even though its dripping with it.

What the fuck ever.

I knew I shouldn't have read that. Now I'm pissed.

[eugie.livejournal.com]

Well, the man is from a Mormon background and all. I try to seperate the art from the artist, otherwise I'm in Wagner-esque situations all too often. So, I like his writing, don't like his world view.