SpongeBob, today's Tinky Winky
BBC NEWS | Americas | US right attacks SpongeBob videoSeriously, don't they have better things to do? And if they want to curtail "appealing" images of homosexuality, how about taking Queer Eye off the air? Gay or not, I think we all can agree that one-trick-pony has already seen its day.
We believe that this is the essential first step to loving thy neighbour,' he said. 'And the fun and exciting format makes it a lesson that's easy for children to learn.'
But conservatives say it sees the video as a cunning attempt to promote homosexuality.
They point to the fact that the WAFF is linked to a pledge being promoted by some liberal groups which includes a recognition of tolerance of sexual identity.
'We see the video as an insidious means by which the organisation is manipulating and potentially brainwashing kids,' Paul Batura, a spokesman for Focus on the Family, told the New York Times.
Mr Rodgers said the groups may have confused his foundation with an unrelated organisation with a similar name that supports gay youth.
WAFF spokesman Mark Barondeso told the newspaper that anyone who thought the video promoted homosexuality 'needs to visit their doctor and get their medication increased'.
* Ray, 1/20/2005 08:48:44 AM
