Reply #1: my reply

[sui generis]

Dear CBS:

This is regarding your refusal to air the UCC advertisement that encourages people who are minority or gay to attend their congregation.

The excuse you gave was:

"Because this commercial touches on the exclusion of gay couples and other minority groups by other individuals and organizations," reads an explanation from CBS, "and the fact the Executive Branch has recently proposed a Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, this spot is unacceptable for broadcast on the networks."

You are the same people who might one day NOT be reporting that we're being fed into crematoriums at the work camp we've all been herded into, because The Executive Branch recently proposed a constitutional amendment that gays don't exist.

Your decision defies logic, rationality and real American tradition of inclusion and diversity. You are no better than the openly racist bigots of the 50's and I am profoundly shocked by your very clearly biased stance in support of the discrimination experienced by gays and minorities in mainstream religion.

I believe you should explain yourself in excruciating detail or fire the individual who wrote that - because I for one of many will otherwise be permanently deleting CBS and UPN from our satellite and cable lineups, and believe me, good riddance.