I didn’t realize so many liberals were on FR; learn something new everyday.
James Bond is based on Ian Fleming, a WHITE MAN! End of story.
The difference is that you think there is value in the creative process and that someone else can’t or shouldn’t take something you make, reshape, market and make money off of it regardless of something you specifically thought provided intrinsic value to that thing.
It is as if someone took a Chevy Volt, changed some styling and marketed it as a Ferrari.
I have no doubt that when Ian Fleming wrote Casino Royale, he didn’t just put pen to paper and write. He probably gave long, deep thought to the main character, who he was and why he turned out the way he was. It is integral to the story.
However, there are a lot of people (including many on FR, surprisingly) who feel that the life work of a man can be can be used as a social tool to make some kind of cultural statement.
See? A black man can be Bond, too.
Well, we all know from our experience of black men who have served our country in many roles including the military, that when it comes to fighting, resourcefulness, dedication, and intelligence, they could fulfill a Bond-like role.
But that does not make them Ian Fleming’s character. They can be someone else, just not his character.