The comic strip Dilbert by Scott Adams recently took a stand for gay rights, specifically in response to the anti-gay legislation that passed in India. On February 7 and February 8, Adams created strips that made the long running character Asok gay while commenting on the situation. In response to the all-to-expected firestorm, Adams posted a preliminary response on his blog saying:
Today Asok the intern came out. Tomorrow he’ll have some things to say about the so-called government of India.
Cue the inevitable cries of “Stop being political! You’re ruining Dilbert!”
Allow me to address that right now.
It’s only political if there’s someone on the other side of the debate. In this case, no one favors a government deciding which sexual acts among consenting adults in the privacy of their own homes are allowed and which are punishable by jail.
If I am wrong, and you favor the government restricting what kind of sex you can have with another consenting adult, please proudly state your case. I’m listening.
Cue cricket sounds…
