So….Matt Dean (MN politician) apologized for calling Neil Gaiman a thief. Well Dean said more than that about Gaiman but no need to repeat verbatim since its utter nonsense. Here’s what irks me about this interchange. Why is it that if a creative person receives $45K for a speaking engagement he is considered a thief? But if a CEO receives a million dollar bonus (after all these bailouts) there is NO outcry? Gaiman replies that he’s given most of the money away to charity. Very noble indeed. HOWEVER, even if Gaiman had kept every red cent so he can continue to do his creative work, why is that wrong? Gaiman happens to be one of the more successful creative types, which I think is great, rock on dude!! But goodness I want to throw up my hands in utter dismay at the complete lack of respect from Dean. Even his apology rang false. Good thing Gaiman can respond to the criticism in such a cool proper British way. My fiery Mexican blood would not have handled it quite so coolly.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Here's what irks me...
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