It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Trademark Violation!

I just sent the following email to DC Comics:

I'm writing to determine if there have been any changes to your Rights and Permission guidelines, or alternately, if your trademark/copyright claims on the Superman "S" symbol have expired.

If so, I'd like to use the famous shield to advance MY political agenda. If not, you should be aware that Rep. Alcee Hastings is using the symbol to promote the "Hastings Heroes" section on his website (scroll about halfway down the left sidebar). Your guidleines specifically exclude: "government, or other political organizations, or requests of a military, governmental or political nature."

I'll be following this on The War on Guns blog, and we'll be checking back on Rep. Hastings' site to report if you continue allowing him to use your property without acknowledgement and for political purposes.

David Codrea

It's all part of my "CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA" philosophy. Admittedly, it's a small harassment of that racist mudhead Hastings, but enjoyable, nonetheless to set left upon left and then sit back and watch the fun.

We'll see if DC replies--and if Alcee's website gets a sudden make-over.