If someone creates something that is utterly genius, yet we find out that they have done awful things...

sometimes you can look pass the evil deeds people done if they made such an big imprint in the world. but sometimes you cant help but look at what they did and see the bad they done is reflected in the genius things they done.

Everybody is different. Many people, when finding themselves in a burning building are afraid. There are some people who are not afraid of fire and some who actually run into the building.

Many people, when surrounded by those of an alternative race are afraid. Some people, embrace the difference and invite them into their society.

Can we really force people to overcome their fears. On this site of all places, we know not to urge someone to "get over" their anxieties. We all know them. That's why we are here.

Can you blame someone for how they thought at a certain point in time? I don't know. Indians were the white man's first terrorists in America. He lived in South Dakota. Maybe he had fears from personal experience. It's not like he tweeted them from an apartment in New York.

I think you can separate the two, the art from the person, otherwise all art will be scrutinized and held to a moral compass before being appreciated, as well as the artist. And if the artist knows how they will be held, does this affect the art they create?

I suppose not but I didn't like either and think his level of evil permeated his writings.

I think it's a personal decision for everyone. Some of the most brilliant, talented people are also the most screwed up. Does using the N word mean Mark Twain wasn't brilliant? Not to me. Baum? I may think he's over the line. We all deal other it on a smaller scale everyday. I Think Meryl Streep and is a pompous ass, but to say she isn't a great actress is a lie. I like her movies. Cool question.👍