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Should Harry Potter be "canceled" because of J.K. Rowling's transphobic statements? Should Harry Potter be "canceled" because of J.K. Rowling's transphobic statements?
No, the Harry Potter series should not be “canceled” No, the Harry Potter series should not be “canceled”
Yes, the Harry Potter series should be “canceled” Yes, the Harry Potter series should be “canceled”
It is possible to criticise someone and their work whilst appreciating its importance and impact It is possible to criticise someone and their work whilst appreciating its importance and impact
Harry Potter has cultural value and has shaped a generation outside of Rowling’s direct influence Harry Potter has cultural value and has shaped a generation outside of Rowling’s direct influence
J.K. Rowling is not transphobic, so neither she nor Harry Potter should be canceled J.K. Rowling is not transphobic, so neither she nor Harry Potter should be canceled
The Harry Potter series does not contain transphobic messaging, and thus should not be canceled. The Harry Potter series does not contain transphobic messaging, and thus should not be canceled.
J.K. Rowling profits from continued media exposure through the Harry Potter series J.K. Rowling profits from continued media exposure through the Harry Potter series
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Should Harry Potter be "canceled" because of J.K. Rowling's transphobic statements?
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No, the Harry Potter series should not be “canceled”

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The Harry Potter series does not contain transphobic messaging, and thus should not be canceled.

Though the author has made remarks that many allege are transphobic, such messaging is not found in the Harry Potter series, and thus the series should not be canceled.
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