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Comics Have Campus Up in Arms

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KSDK.com has a story about an uproar over two “satirical” comics printed in Uconn The Daily Campus, a college newspaper that has caused some controversy.  The first comic says “Forget sugar and spice and everything nice. Try crabs, scabs and everything viral. That’s what girls are really made of,” while the second implied that a girl, who was not ready for sex, could be lured into the bedroom with a shiny diamond ring.  As you can imagine this got the Violence Against Women Prevention Project a bit pissed.

The Daily Campus Editor-in-Chief John Kennedy responded to the criticism in a front-page article.

It’s within the First Amendment rights of the authors of the comics to publish whatever they please. The comics section is part of the opinion section of our newspaper, so it doesn’t represent the newspaper’s feelings as a whole.

This incident has lead the newspaper to update it’s policy about what gets printed and the editors, copy editors and artists at The Daily Campus will attend a workshop about violence against women and how to prevent it.  It is our opinion that free speech is free speech and yes both of these are sexist, but truly standing for liberty also means defending speech we may disagree with.

Choice Quotes

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The Age of the Sentry #1 – In this retro series, an attempt is made to make the comic feel like it’s from the 50’s.  I guess those comics were filled with sexist remarks.

Scout – ‘Sides, everyone knows gals can’t keep a secret!

And also includes this awesome Public Service Announcement:

Sentry – Let’s be honest.  The opposite sex is tempting.  Nature made us that way.  But holding hands, even in movie theaters, can lead you teenagers into situations you’re simply not ready for.

Air #2

Mrs. Battacharya – I don’t know Beti.  When the maps are redrawn, people seem to get very short memories, na?

DC Universe: Decisions #1

Green Arrow – If I’m going to put my neck on the line for some politician, I’d just as soon it be one I can support — one I’m more simpatico with.

And

Reporter – Well Davis Brewster has been described by many of his detractors as quote: “A redical left-wingnut.”

Green Arrow – Great men always threaten the status quo.  A man who wants to change the country as much as Davis does is bound to get called a few bad names.

Reporter – Excuse me, but was that just an official endorsement of Davis Brewster for President?

Green Arrow – Now, wait a minute.  Don’t put words in my mouth.  I may admire the man, but —

Reporter – You heard it here first.  For the first time in this reporter’s memory, a major superhero has just expressed admiration, if not full support of a political candidate during an election.

And

Lois Lane – So I take it Superman won’t be endorsing a particular candidate this year?

Clark Kent – Not likely.  Superman needs to stay above such things.  Meanwhile lowly Clark Kent seems to be keeping mum on his politics as all objective journalists should.

Lois Lane – Come on.  Fess up, big guy.  Who’re you going to vote for this year?  This isn’t reporter Lois talking, this loving wife Lois talking.  You always know who I vote for.

Clark Kent – Only because your stand on the issues never change.

Lois Lane – What can I say?  I’m a product of my upbringing.  I’m proudly for a strong military, small government, low taxes, and maximum individual freedom.

Clark Kent – And I’m proudly for the time-honored tradition of the secret ballot.

Lois Lane – For once I want to know if your vote is canceling out mine.  Please?

And

Perry White – North Korea will never discontinue their nuclear programs, despite any promises they make in the interim.

Young X-Men #6

Dust – I enjoy talking to you Mr. Pierce.  Your unbridled prejudice and hate, to say nothing of your tragic misunderstanding of Mohammed’s teachings…It reminds me of home.

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