More Race Fail

You know what sucks? Finding out that an author that you like has jumped headlong into writing race FAIL. It's bad enough READING it, but at least in some cases you can MAYBE attribute it to carelessness or ignorance (HAI THAR TOLKIEN) as opposed to active malicious intent. Whereas this is just so shockingly insensitive, if not purposefully offensive, I don't even know what to say. Actually, I do: if ORSON SCOTT CARD can address this "problem" SO CAN YOU. Granted, I think that was pre-radical/CRAZY Orson Scott Card, but STILL.

In conclusion: please don't buy "The Thirteenth Child" by Patricia C. Wrede. I love her other books, but this is unconscionable. (And while we're at it, don't contribute money to The Last Failbender either.)

Dear Entertainment:

YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ENTERTAINING, NOT PERPETUATING HARMFUL SOCIAL PREJUDICES AND INEQUALITIES. STOP THAT RIGHT NOW.

Sincerely,
Dave

ETA: Here's an archive of the discussions.
SON OF ETA: ::headdesk:: ARRRRRRGH WHYYYYYYYY FOR GOODNESS' SAKE LISTEN TO YOURSELF WOMAN ::headdesk:: ::headdesk::