Give me a break. More like he realized that had he written the story, it would've been snatched up by the pro-life propaganda machine, used to fuel their fires, and waved in the face of some already-confused kid. I'd bet money that was not Neil's intention in writing it. Personally, as a writer, I would be horrified if someone were using my work like that, so I not only understand his point of view, I completely support it.
A little perspective, please. It's not about PC-ness or cowardice at all. It's about doing the right thing for the story. And having it paraded around by people who misinterpret the true meaning would, in my opinion, cheapen it. Far too many people would get the same wrong idea about it at that point.
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Give me a break. More like he realized that had he written the story, it would've been snatched up by the pro-life propaganda machine, used to fuel their fires, and waved in the face of some already-confused kid. I'd bet money that was not Neil's intention in writing it. Personally, as a writer, I would be horrified if someone were using my work like that, so I not only understand his point of view, I completely support it.
A little perspective, please. It's not about PC-ness or cowardice at all. It's about doing the right thing for the story. And having it paraded around by people who misinterpret the true meaning would, in my opinion, cheapen it. Far too many people would get the same wrong idea about it at that point.
The site's hammered. Cache of the first entry. This is the really interesting one, though.
In Soviet Russia, the space stations degrade you!