Well, I had a lengthy post half-prepared to post when I logged in today, but I think most people are confident Card meant nothing by using the word bugger. Honestly, it's really a stretch to believe that was his intent. I was watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone last night, and the captain of the Quidditch team calls one of the balls a "nasty little bugger," which I'm sure he intended to mean the ball would sexually assault Harry at the first chance it got. Clearly Card meant nothing by the word, and if anyone has doubts, perhaps they should read the books instead of jumping to conclusions. Even if Card knew the meaning, there is absolutely no indication he wanted to tie an outdated British term to it. I imagine his audience would have a hard time taking his work seriously if he had written a book about the Sodomite Wars (the sodomites of course being large, mite-like aliens). It's literally about the most stupid and ignorant conclusion one can draw. Since Bingo was merely pointing out the interesting coincidence, I feel his understanding was most important, and I won't belabor that aspect of the discussion any further.

As for Card's actual views, I won't apologize for his ignorance and stupidity on the subject. I still feel his views are not hateful--idiotic, yes, but not intended as hate. Nevertheless, I would certainly understand your taking offense at his feelings, Bingo.