The on going effort of Homosexuals, reaching out to children.

[Danno 1,228]

U.S.

Rainbow Connection? Online Push Under Way for Bert and Ernie to Get Married on 'Sesame Street'

Published August 10, 2011

An online push is under way to pressure the producers of "Sesame Street" into having Bert and Ernie get married.

More than 900 people have signed a petition about the pair of platonic puppets on Change.org as of early Wednesday.

"We are not asking that Sesame Street do anything crude or disrespectful," the petition reads. "It can be done in a tasteful way. Let us teach tolerance of those that are different."

The sexuality of Bert and Ernie -- perhaps the kid show's most popular characters -- has long been debated since the roommates sleep in the same room and constantly bicker.

The petition also asks that "Sesame Street" producers consider adding a transgender character to the show, which premiered in 1969 on Public Broadcasting Service.

The online campaign also has a companion Facebook page that has attracted as least 350 supporters as of Wednesday.

"Part of me is laughing and the other is crying," one posting read.

Another read: "Is Elton John going to play at the wedding?"

In a statement to FoxNews.com, the non-profit Sesame Workshop said the pair are simply "best friends."

"They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves," the statement read.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/10/petition-underway-for-bert-and-ernie-to-get-married-on-sesame-street/#ixzz1Ue0tCiuO

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

This country is going to tank financially and it's going to go down big. That's not a bad thing, for the fact that's when things get "cleaned up" in this country by the right kind of people. We will look back on it all and call it a..."lesson learned".

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

The right kind of people. Right...

[Danno 1,228]

The right kind of people. Right...

Your opinion on the topic?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Your opinion on the topic?

Four posts in on your thread and already Theme 2 Vague Homophobia is being derailed. The financial situation having absolutely nothing to do with the OP.

Personally I always thought Ernie was Berts son but I suppose since they are puppets I never considered they were possibly gay life partners.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Your opinion on the topic?

A petition of 900 is not going to be taken very seriously.

Blatant homophobia should be called out for what it is.

[Zero Sum 305]

So they're gay? Or no?

Incredible this silly story would be brought to our attention by...

[Danno 1,228]

Not that it matters but the term "phobia" means- unreasonable fear.

Now I know you like to use the talking points and all but ....the true phobia seems to be from those who fear a descending opinion on a practice which has been held as disgusting for all of western history.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Not that it matters but the term "phobia" means- unreasonable fear.

Now I know you like to use the talking points and all but ....the true phobia seems to be from those who fear a descending opinion on a practice which has been held as disgusting for all of western history.

[Zero Sum 305]

Wasn't disgusting to the Greeks or Romans, the founders of Western Civilization.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Not that it matters but the term "phobia" means- unreasonable fear.

Now I know you like to use the talking points and all but ....the true phobia seems to be from those who fear a descending opinion on a practice which has been held as disgusting for all of western history.

You mean "dissenting" opinions surely... and the adjective you're looking for is not fear - it's disdain.

Unreasonable fear and unreasonable hatred are more or less the same - Kip simply can't explain in rational terms why he doesn't like homosexuality other than it somehow makes him feel funny. If that's reasonable in your book, well...

So they're gay? Or no?

Incredible this silly story would be brought to our attention by...

They are fictional characters, not living people. They are whatever the writers of the show want them to be.

[Zero Sum 305]

You mean "dissenting" opinions surely... and the adjective you're looking for is not fear - it's disdain.

Unreasonable fear and unreasonable hatred are more or less the same - Kip simply can't explain in rational terms why he doesn't like homosexuality other than it somehow makes him feel funny. If that's reasonable in your book, well...

They are fictional characters, not living people. They are whatever the writers of the show want them to be.

Exactly, on both accounts. Must be a slow day when this is what draws the attention of...

[Danno 1,228]

Wasn't disgusting to the Greeks or Romans, the founders of Western Civilization.

Now that you mention it.... they were into kids too.

[Danno 1,228]

You mean "dissenting" opinions surely... and the adjective you're looking for is not fear - it's disdain.

Unreasonable fear and unreasonable hatred are more or less the same - Kip simply can't explain in rational terms why he doesn't like homosexuality other than it somehow makes him feel funny. If that's reasonable in your book, well...

Hey what can I tell you.... some people can't explain why playing with poo make one feel funny....yet it does ... for most folk.

[Zero Sum 305]

Now that you mention it.... they were into kids too.

The pillars of our society huh?