Julie (response #7): “I am not teaching them hate or cruelty toward Homosexuals but I am not teaching them to just except the lifestyle.” — Notice the lack of a comma in that sentence. Notice the use of the word “except.” I hate to point these things out, but grammar is in fact an indicator of one’s educational level.

This very show has aired episodes about various forms of Christianity – even Pentecostal holiness. Therefore, your argument towards the end of your statement holds no value because the show is in fact showing children all aspects of diversity in America (including the majority).

I agree with you on the fact that it is sad how many sitcoms have GLBT actors/actresses, but for different reasons. I have better faith in PBS of showing children what most gay people are truly like — everyday people rather than all being AIDS-infected, promiscuous, hellians — than I do in parents like you.

This show merely exhibits all the differences in our society. If you’re afraid that your child will believe and accept everything s/he sees on TV, then why aren’t you fighting against every show they air that isn’t about the life of a WASP (white Anglo-saxion protestant)?

Hypocrites….

The US is a tolerant society and the people in it should be willing to tolerate, to a degree, lifestyles that are different from their own. This, however, does not mean that people in this society should ACCEPT every alternative lifestyle thrown at them. The ‘Buster’ episode is unacceptable for exactly this reason. Most of mainstream America is tolerant of the gay lifestyle, but not ready to fully accept it as a mainstream choice. Sticking a controversial topic like gay civil union, even as a background item, is inappropriate for a children’s show, period. The public’s outrage has a lot less to do with the fact that the two women were in a civil union, and a lot more to do with the sneaky, inappropriate introduction of the topic into a kids educational show. Many people do not want their kids taught that gay civil unions are acceptable.

Please note that I didn’t mention where I personally stand on this topic

“The show is simply depicting what is out there in the real world, not the fantasy ultra-conservative Christian-colored version of the world that the White House and it’s occupants think it *should* be.”
Yep, I’m a Christian and yep I’d let my kids watch the show. We live in a world full of all kinds of people and I’d rather my kids live to learn in the world next to all of society than hidden in a bubble. Whatever I feel about homosexuality doesn’t matter. First, I dont think my kids would think twice about 2 mommies. And second, if they did ask it wouldn’t be any more of a problem than it would be to explain someone who is from a different religion, or child whose parents aren’t married, or any of the many other things that are different than my personal beliefs. I trust myself enough to teach my children what I believe and why, and then let them see the world for what it is. Can’t we as Christians find something bigger and better to whine about. (eye roll)

Sure if my kids saw it they wouldnt run around wanting to be with 2 mommies … but it is the whole concept, not needed.

1) Public Television — everyone has a right to be upset (both sides)
2) Is it over rated Yes, but you knock down 1 wall … the second one is easier
3) Yawn

What you are missing is the P in PBS. The government looking into a government program isn’t an expansion of government.

Mike T