You guys are really seeing a different character than I am xD It's as if I made a thread called "Let's talk about how great Tyrion Lannister is" and everyone immediately started talking about Joffrey instead. xD

Also: "HE'S RACIST" is not a good argument for undermining a character. In fact, if you hate a character so much because of his views, then said character, by being able to elicit such an emotional response from you, is a resounding success as a character. If he was a bad character then you wouldn't be bothered by his views.