i'd always wondered whether the boondocks would age and develop in accordance with the times (ala for better or worse) or simply keep its characters in a time capsule so as to focus on timeless themes (ala peanuts).

seems like aaron has done a bit of both. the characters stay the same, but their ideas/experiences reflect the changes in the world around them. it's much like the simpsons was when that show was at its peak.

sometimes, the voice is a little too egocentric/self-serving for my taste, but i agree with you that his courage is admirable.

the la times calendar section is still the first one i go to each morning. and boondocks is my first destination therein.