Bart - your points are valid but your interpretation of the allowance of gays kissing on American TV is all wrong. I'm assuming you're referring to Heinz pulling an ad that had two men kissing. They got a bunch of hate mail (200 I think?) that caused them to pull the ad. But that was an AD! That's all about money, all about pleasing as many people as possible to make money. nothing to do with reality. Regular American TV shows have many examples of gays kissing. one great example was a compelling episode of Gray's Anatomy where two soldiers embraced quite passionately - and it dealt with the father who was appalled, and showed the love and tenderness and respect between the two men. It was extremely powerful - and it was just at the end of this season's shows. all in 2008: As the World Turns, Gossip Girl, Brothers and Sisters, Greek (ABC Family channel), I could go on (see http://www.afterelton.com/TV/2008/6/kissjustakiss?page=0%2C1 for more examples). don't assume that a commercial enterprise's decision on how best to make the most money is the cornerstone of American tolerance!

Allison
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