To Margaret Spellings

Our children's education for the nation is rated at 'average' the last time I checked.

Can't you care more about this instead of trying to find ways to throw GLBT people out of society?

I want to watch the 'Sugartime' episode from 'Postcards from Buster,' with my daughter.

You have intimidated the PBS affiliate in Boston so much, that produced the show, that the pulled it from general distribution, at least temporarily. I cannot locate it so that I can watch it.

You have no right to engage in intimidation so fierce that it results in censorship.

You stated that parents should be advised before the episode airs. Fine - but that doesn't mean that parents should not be able to view the episode with their children at all.

You have no right to make my decision for me (as to what my daughter can watch).

Just because you have a viewpoint similar to that of the religious right, and abhor gays and lesbians, doesn't mean that I have to incorporate that view into my lifestyle, or my family life.

I celebrate the commitment of all couples, regardless of sexual orientation, and provided we are talking about competent adults, and do not wish this type of influence (bigotry) upon my family life.

Back off - and encourage the Boston PBS affiliate to permit national airing of the episode.

Maat