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But here is used in a way of "Yes, I know his views hurt other people, and are more despicable than not, but he's family, what am I supposed to do? I can't ignore them", which is what I'm feeling a bit icky about.

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I don't see what's icky about refusing to ignore Adams problematic views. He's not excusing or overlooking them, which you seem to be implying.

And to top it off… he’s not actually the guy’s family is just a cartoonist he likes.

I think art is a lot like family - you don’t get to pick which works really resonated with you and influenced you, even if the artist turns out to be a “bad person.”

And back in the day, Adams was a pretty crunchy California guy. Remember the Dilburrito?

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