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Homestead in Montana by Clay Gruber.

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jeyradan:So most of you know by now that Marvel and DC Comics are both taking steps forward in their representation and portrayal of LGBTQA characters.

Both franchises already have gender and sexual minority characters (Northstar, Rictor,Shatterstar, Courier,Batwoman, Voodoo, Bunker, Icemaiden, and so on), but they’re making news this week because Marvel are featuring the wedding of Northstar (Jean-Paul Baubier) and Kyle in Astonishing X-Men, whereas DC have just announced that the Green Lantern of the New 52’s Earth-Two, Alan Scott, will be officially and openly gay.

Naturally, One Million Moms objects.

They even have a convenient form letter set up for members and other interested parties to contact Marvel and DC to express their horror.  The pre-printed text includes phrases like (trigger warnings for homophobia):

• “I am extremely disappointed that you would use a children’s superhero character to help endorse same-sex marriage and glorify the homosexual lifestyle.”
• “It is disgusting that your company would participate in introducing sexual orientation to children…”
• “Your company is damaging impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light.”

According to One Million Moms, “Your email letter will be sent to key executives at DC Comics (Warner Bros. Entertainment Company) and Marvel (Disney).”

The wonderful thing about this form letter is thatthe entire text is editable and deletable.  I just used it to send a letter of high praise to both companies for their representations of gender and sexual minorities (along with apologies for the campaign that provided me with a quick and convenient way to contact them in the first place).

Why not join me in using One Million Moms’ awful form letter for good?  Send a letter thanking Marvel and DC for their recent actions!  Send a letter requesting more of them!  Do as you like, but hey, let’s corrupt the original purpose of that letter beyond recognition.  Let’s show Marvel, DC and anyone else out there just how much of a minority bigots like One Million Moms are.

Here’s the direct link to the form letter:

http://www.onemillionmoms.com/TakeAction.asp?id=456

Here’s what their letter says:

As a parent and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am extremely disappointed that you would use a children’s superhero character to help endorse same-sex marriage and glorify the homosexual lifestyle. It is disgusting that your company would participate in introducing sexual orientation to children when they are not equipped to understand what sexual preferences involve.

Unfortunately, children are now being exposed to same-sex marriage and the gay lifestyle choice in your comic books. Gay adults do not need superheroes as role models. Your company is damaging impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. As a Christian, I know that homosexuality is a sin. The Bible states this clearly in Romans 1:26-27.

A comic book is the last place a parent would expect to be confronted with questions from their children on topics that are too complicated for them to understand. Issues of this nature are being introduced too early and too soon, which is extremely unnecessary. 

Please do the right thing and reverse your decision to have sexual orientation displayed to young readers. My decision to support your company and parent company depends on it.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.

Here’s what I changed it to:

As a parent and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am extremely proud that you are using a children’s superhero character to help endorse same-sex marriage and normalize the homosexual lifestyle. It is wonderful that your company would participate in introducing sexual orientation to children when others would prefer that they are not equipped to understand what sexual preferences involve.

Fortunately, children are now being exposed to same-sex marriage and the gay lifestyle choice in your comic books. Children, gay or straight need superheroes as role models. Your company is helping to educate impressionable young minds by showing these gay characters in a positive light. As a human, I know that homosexuality isn’t something to be ashamed of.

Comic books are a great to start a dialogue with  children on topics that they are just beginning to understand. Discussions of this nature are being introduced earlier and earlier, and I’m proud to see Marvel and DC following along.

Please, no matter what, keep your decision to have sexual orientation displayed to young readers. Some groups would have children be afraid of such things. Thank you for proving my decision to support your companies and parent companies was the right one.

I look forward to seeing your comics continue to tackle subjects that would be portrayed as “wrong” or “taboo.”

memosfromfury:

[Submitted by: notanightlight

Misters Stark and Banner are reminded that although we have allowed them personal use of one of the helicarrier labs, this does not make it their “Super Secret Fort of Science.”  It is not improved by pillow structures.  Your IQ does not have to be over 140 points to enter.  And it has no secret password.

Aside from the S.H.I.E.L.D. issued one.]

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msrooneymara:

New still of The Amazing Spider-Man

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poledance for your life

 #follow ur dreams son

Tony would be so proud.

Steve would be horrified.

That’s what they get for making Loki the godfather.

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i must own this. 

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monsterman:

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gyzym:

So, in the wake of reading this terrifying shit, Postcard and I started chatting, as you do, about the zombie apocalypse. Here are some things Postcard and I enjoy: zombie media, common sense, and YELLING ABOUT STUFF. Thus, for your reading pleasure, please enjoy our simple…

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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Scenery Porn

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caeke:

Stupid fuck.

That’s obviously Charmander from Beyblade. He’s the best Power Ranger.

Oh my fucking god, did you even have a fucking childhood. This is Sailor Jupiter from Reboot. She’s the most successful Bayblade of all time.

Of all time.

Wrong. This is someone dying during an MRI scan.

Wow, you stupid fuck. This is Brock from Hamtaro. Anyone with a tangible IQ knows he’s the best Magical Girl.

What? WHAT?!?! This isn’t a Pikachu?!?!?! I could have sworn this was a Pikachu!!!
Tekken is my favorite movie!

Guys. This is clearly Tidus the keyblade master from My Neighbor Totoro.

You’re all wrong.  He’s obviously Goku from Zatch Bell.  He’s gonna catch ‘em all!