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Above photograph from the ARCHIE comic book series. Kevin’s character married his partner earlier this year (the run sold out across the country).
1 year ago · 87 notes · Reblogged from knowhomo
From The Huffington Post:
Seemingly undeterred that their heated protest of JCPenney has done little to further their cause, conservative group One Million Moms has its sights now set on Toys ‘R’ Us.
As Right Wing Watch and Towleroad are reporting, One Million Moms has threatened Toys ‘R’ Us with a boycott because the toy chain is carrying the controversial Archie comics issue featuring the wedding of Kevin Keller, an openly gay character.
The group writes on its website:
These comic books are sold at the front checkout counters so they are highly visible to employees, managers, customers and children. Unfortunately, children are now being exposed to same-sex marriage in a toy store. This 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 becoming extremely common and unnecessary.
The trip to the toy store turns into a premature discussion on sexual orientation and is completely uncalled for. Toys ‘R’ Us should be more responsible in the products they carry
Personally, I think One Million Moms should learn how to count correctly first before telling what would be better for kids. And what the heck is “premature discussion”? A child may ask about anything, anytime, and in fact, I think younger they learn, better it is — children in younger ages, in fact, are much better in terms of understanding same-sex relationships than such adults, i.e. One Million Moms, as all they care for is love. Our children, in fact, should not be exposed to such organizations’ beliefs and opinions, so that they can think by themselves and understand without such influence.
What do you think?
1 year ago · 16 notes
![Article from HuffPost Gay Voices:
Kevin Keller, Gay Archie Character, Gets Married In January IssueThe highly-anticipated gay wedding issue of Archie Comics has finally been revealed.
The January issue’s cover illustration shows Kevin Keller, Riverdale’s first openly gay character who is also an active U.S. military officer, tying the knot with his African-American partner, Clay Walker. ComicsAlliance reported in October that the story of the couple’s meeting, said to take place in a military hospital, “obviously deals with [‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’] but it doesn’t spell it out for the reader,” and may be revealed in flashback, according to Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater.
When the miniseries was announced in 2010, author Dan Parent told the Associated Press, “The world of Riverdale has to reflect contemporary culture and to show it is an accepting, diverse place. And that’s why Kevin is important, to show that everybody is welcome in this all-American town we’ve embraced for over 70 years.” Parent was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for creating the character.
Not surprisingly, the introduction of the fictional character, in addition to his marriage, has drawn both strong praise and harsh criticism. “I think it’s great that the reality of America’s loving couples are being portrayed in as many places as possible,” Evan Wolfson, the founder and president of Freedom to Marry, told Fox News.“We all want to be part of family and community –- that’s what marriage is about.” On the other hand, the Family Research Council’s Peter Spriggs noted, “It’s unfortunate that a comic book series usually seen as depicting innocent, all-American life is now being used to advance the sexual revolution.”
As easily can be understood by the article, Family Research Council seems to be completely unaware of what “family” really means. What is unfortunate is Family Research Council’s comments and criticism.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvbmitlhYy1ql159go1_500.jpg)
Article from HuffPost Gay Voices:
Kevin Keller, Gay Archie Character, Gets Married In January Issue
The highly-anticipated gay wedding issue of Archie Comics has finally been revealed.The January issue’s cover illustration shows Kevin Keller, Riverdale’s first openly gay character who is also an active U.S. military officer, tying the knot with his African-American partner, Clay Walker. ComicsAlliance reported in October that the story of the couple’s meeting, said to take place in a military hospital, “obviously deals with [‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’] but it doesn’t spell it out for the reader,” and may be revealed in flashback, according to Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater.
When the miniseries was announced in 2010, author Dan Parent told the Associated Press, “The world of Riverdale has to reflect contemporary culture and to show it is an accepting, diverse place. And that’s why Kevin is important, to show that everybody is welcome in this all-American town we’ve embraced for over 70 years.” Parent was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for creating the character.
Not surprisingly, the introduction of the fictional character, in addition to his marriage, has drawn both strong praise and harsh criticism. “I think it’s great that the reality of America’s loving couples are being portrayed in as many places as possible,” Evan Wolfson, the founder and president of Freedom to Marry, told Fox News.“We all want to be part of family and community –- that’s what marriage is about.” On the other hand, the Family Research Council’s Peter Spriggs noted, “It’s unfortunate that a comic book series usually seen as depicting innocent, all-American life is now being used to advance the sexual revolution.”
As easily can be understood by the article, Family Research Council seems to be completely unaware of what “family” really means. What is unfortunate is Family Research Council’s comments and criticism.
