So Much for Multiculturalism!

Further to Jessica’s post about SpongeBob SquarePants’ “pro-gay” message, check this gem:
Cnn.com reported yesterday that America’s new Secretary of Education denounced PBS for spending public money on a cartoon with lesbian characters, saying many parents would not want children “exposed to such lifestyles”. The not-yet-aired episode of “Postcards From Buster” shows the title character, an animated bunny named Buster, on a trip to Vermont — a state known for recognizing same-sex civil unions. The episode features two lesbian couples, although the focus is on farm life and maple sugaring. Lea Sloan, vice president of media relations at PBS, subsequently issued a statement saying: “The department’s concerns align very closely with PBS’ concerns, and for that reason, it was decided that PBS will not be providing the episode.”
Ok, I would understand the government objecting to gay sex on one of these shows. That, it could be fairly argued, might be questionable to “expose” to children. But the purpose of this federally-funded cartoon project is to educate children about “people of different backgrounds.” And, as much as the Bush administration would like to deny it, GAY PEOPLE EXIST! And they deal with farm life and maple sugaring in the same way straight people do! I find this unusually appalling. What do you think about this and/or the new “moral” trend in communications?

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