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   by pqr53 6y ago

   I’m actually from East Asia, so no, I’m not offended by proxy. I wouldn’t want my kids seeing that, and clearly enough parents spoke up that the Seuss family listened. Given your shallow, fawning remarks about Chinese history, I’d hazard a
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   by pqr53 6y ago

   I wouldn’t dare guess how a billion people might react to something. But I know what it feels like to be depicted and treated like a novelty, and that it is a slight subtle enough that you’ll be mocked for your feelings if you voiced your o
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   by pqr53 6y ago

   It’s no swastika with a mustache, I agree with that; if the Seuss family decided to do nothing about this, I’d probably make a mental note about reviewing kids books myself first and move on with life. But they did, and I understand the rea
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   by pqr53 6y ago

   I think the bar for child-safe content these days goes a little further than censoring images of lynching mobs, yes. Similarly, I believe our goal in writing children’s books should be a bit loftier than “not unleashing a PTSD epidemic.” I
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   by pqr53 6y ago

   Amidst the usual attempts at turning editorial decisions into political fuel for right wing outrage dumpster fire, I’m simply glad the Seuss family’s decision will help parents avoid unintentionally exposing their children to images and con