OTOH:
“A classic libertarian, Simmons didn’t think there should be any restrictions on political donations. And he didn’t care much about the far right-wing’s Pro-Life or anti-gay tendencies. In 2011 his foundation gave $600,000 to Planned Parenthood and another $600,000 to a group called the Resource Center, which helps the gay and HIV-positive community.”
Beat me to it.
I’ve never heard of him. Your post explains why. The press would never deride a man who gives that much to their causes.