The comic is not yet posted on their site but was run in the Saturday April 20th paper. It depicted Billy and Jeffy playing cowboy and indian. Jeffy had on a cowboy hat and six shooter (does that mean it is ok to shoot Natives) and Billy had on a Tuxedo, the caption read : "...and I'll be an Indian. With a Casino."
> This list strips attachments. You need to provide a link. > > > > [Image] > > > > I am not sure if this is more offensive or amusing. My concern is that an > > updated stereotype is just as degrading and harmful (and inaccurate) as if > billy > > had feathers in his hair and war paint. > > > > > > If you feel strongly about it either way let the artist Bil Keane know @: > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > or SNAIL MAIL: > > artist Bil Keane c/o King Features > > 2nd Floor > > 888 Seventh Avenue > > New York, NY 10019 > > PH: (212) 455-4000 > > > > > > King Features Public Relations: > > > > Claudia Smith > > -Director of Advertising & Public Relations > > (212) 455-4121 > > > > > > Rose McAllister > > Promotion Manager > > (212) 455-4180 > > > > E-mail us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Andr� Cramblit: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Operations Director Northern California Indian Development Council NCIDC (http://www.ncidc.org) is a non-profit that meets the development needs of American Indians and operates an art gallery featuring the art of California tribes (http://www.americanindianonline.com) Visit and show your support for the Grass Roots Oyate http://members.tripod.com/GrassRootsOyate Clemency for Leonard Peltier. Sign the Petition. http://petitiononline.com/Release/petition.html ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1ddNB.b2HgmN Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
