Sigh

I never knew much about Scott Adams. I found 'Dilbert' mildly amusing, but it wasn't my favourite strip or anything. I could relate to some of it, but there were others, such as 'Cathy' or 'Calvin and Hobbes' that I related to more.

After reading some of the comments he made and about his history of controversy, I believe he's basically an irrelevant whackado, and can therefore be dismissed.  I'm sure some will say, 'but he has the right to free speech'. Well, of course, he does--this is America. But...freedom of speech really only applies when you are threatened with government action to suppress your beliefs.  It doesn't mean you have the right to escape all consequences of your words. The newspapers and other consumers are in no way obligated to buy his products. A lot of people simply do not understand that and try to justify hate speech, conspiracy theories, and all sorts of messed-up stuff in the name of freedom of speech.

Newspapers have dropped the 'Dilbert' comic strip after a racist rant by its creator

There is a fine line between aiding and enabling

and although you do care for a person deeply, sometimes it is more important to let him experience the true consequences of his actions or choices. But it doesn't mean you stop caring about the person or even stop worrying about his welfare. Some people need to hit rock bottom before things really begin to change. That's especially important of someone in the grip of an addiction. Sometimes when you care, the best thing to do is step back and fight down the urge to rescue. But it is hard--and far harder for the person himself, I'm sure, to endure the mess he's made. I have to keep reminding myself of that lately.