I like how Gail Simone keeps living down to my expectations

I like how Gail Simone keeps living down to my expectations:

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Uh.

Last time I checked computer hacking abilities weren't controlled by paralysis in the legs. 

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People had no problem when Batman was brought back from the dead, I don't understand why everyone is in an uproar about Babs walking again.

That was… Wow.

With the way the post was strung together, it's hard to tell who said that bit, but… Wow.

The lack of Oracle has nothing to do with her computer hacking skills. Yes, Babs could still do tall of that. Yes, she could still take up that name. It is what Oracle, meaning Barbara in the wheelchair, and her journey therein, represents, and losing that, that has everyone so upset.

Comparing Barbara's time in the chair to Bruce's being brought back to life is not fair in the least. Pretty much you're implying that her being in the wheelchair is comparable to his being dead, and so his being brought back to life and her regaining the ability to walk is even stevens.

And, ya know what, yes, it is that argument (that such things as the ability to be brought back to life, etc) that supports bringing back the use of Barbara's legs. Still, that does not discount what Barbara has meant over the years to people with disabilities, people like myself, when it comes to having someone like them in comics.

I see both sides of the argument. I get that keeping Babs in the chair is something that is easily seen as problematic, from a logical, in the DCU point of view. Out of that world, taking in the progress she made as Oracle (which she still holds on to, yay!!), taking in the significance she gained as a role model for a so often neglected minority, that is why people, myself included, have been so upset.

And this is not even touching the aspect of Stephanie and/or Cass, since either of them could have been made Batgirl in this, and I don't know that it's known for certain what's become of them in the DCnU as of yet.

And, hey, this is coming from someone who has read Batgirl #1, and loved it! I have no problem with people wanting Babs back in the cape and cowl, but DAMN that response up there just blew my mind!

Thank you as always for your input. 

I get confused with Tumblr formatting, too.

If I missed somebody's question or point, I'm sorry, I tried to keep up as best I could.  Thanks to everyone, but this flu is kicking my ass and I have to go snooze for a bit before getting some work done. If I missed a question or response, I'm sorry, I promise I tried to get to everyone.

And as I said, I'm pretty sure the original post was a misunderstanding, no big deal, no hard feelings.

Good night everyone.

PS. Pick up Animal Man.

PPS. And Swamp Thing.