[ct_libertarian]

He's very much the character he was. He's still the pinnacle of bravery and idealism.

This is a stupid thing to say.
There have been multiple Green Lanterns and there is only one absolute criterion for being chosen as a Green Lantern: fearlessness.
"Idealism" has nothing to do with it.
In fact, one Green Lantern, Guy Gardiner was a complete jerk.

[Rastus]

I think Guy Gardner is portrayed as a jerk because he’s portrayed as a conservative and they want to use him to beat up conservatives once again.