ARGH.

[apocalypsos]

Hey, guess who's protesting Noah and Luke again? That's right, it's those cheery asshats, the AFA.

Currently they're sending around an email with a Youtube video of the third kiss that warns against "repulsive content" (oh, so now they're admitting their opinions are repulsive? That's nice) and swamping P&G with negative comments on the relationship.

SO.

From vanhansis.net:

I just found out that P&G has set up a Nuke specific menu option for when you call their headquarters to comment. The telephone number is the same one listed on the AFA's Action Alert. So, they must be getting a lot of calls!

We need to call now to show our support for Nuke!!!

The number to call is 513-983-1100.

When you call, a live operator will answer. Just tell the person that you want to leave a comment on the ATWT Luke and Noah storyline. You will then be forwarded to an automated menu. First, press 2 for the ATWT Luke and Noah storyline. Then, press 1 to have their storyline continue.

I know most of you don't watch the show, but the AFA's actions are probably the main reason these two characters have not kissed in seven months until last week. And I know how this community feels about this sort of blatant bigotry. So if it's not too much trouble, could you either call that number or go to CBS's comment form to tell them that the Luke and Noah relationship is important and needs NOT to be censored? And maybe pass the link around?

There are so many of you on my friends list, and so many out there who fight for gay rights. This is an easy enough cause to fight for. All it requires is a supportive note or phone call to CBS. Considering the AFA's behavior, I doubt they get that much. :)

Comments

[marag.livejournal.com]

Despite being scared of even phone operators, I called and registered my support. I figured it's the *least* I could do. (Besides, the kisses were adorable!)

[free-reverie.livejournal.com]

Well, I called. :)

Hopefully they'll get enough calls from both sides to realize that sometimes controversy leads to RATINGS. I mean, if anything, this storyline is provoking attention and people turning in to see what the fuss is about, and maybe a few will stay because they actually enjoy it.

[miriad.livejournal.com]

Done and done. Don't watch ATWT but feel it's worth supporting. :)

[ampersand.livejournal.com]

I called 'em. I don't watch ATWT, but I don't like the AFA and their idiocy.

[scary-being-me.livejournal.com]

I called. I got "I want to leave a comment on the As.." out and the guy was like "Hold on, I'll transfer you." He sounded a bit overworked.

LOL

[scary-being-me.livejournal.com]

You don't read my journal; so I thought I'd share what I posted (i.e. - my thoughts) on this:

This is going to sound strange coming from a straight guy; but you should all call 513-983-1100 and tell them you want them to continue the Luke & Noah storyline on As the World Turns. They're a gay couple for those of you who are unaware.

This is important for a few reasons:

1) The AFA (American Family Association), a private fundamentalist group, is trying to force them to end the storyline. This is an infringement of the 1st amendment. No group should be able to force people to conform to their way of thinking.

2) I've been friends (platonic, no jokes, please) with several gay men though work. They don't deserve to have their lifestyle shunted into the dark corners. Everyone of them is a good, hardworking man.

3) Fuck the AFA and their fundie bullshit. It's time the majority stood up to the loud minority fundamentalists that try to steamroll any kind of progress in this country. The AFA are the people who stage protests at soldiers' funerals. Whether or not you support the war; that's inexcusable. These people died serving our country.

4) Today, it's the gays and lesbians that are getting censored and shunted aside. When they finish with them; it will be another group, then it will be another. How long do you think it will be before they get to a group you or someone you know belongs to?

Most of you don't remember the eighties when fundies were accusing gamers of devil worship, witchcraft, etc. and killing their kids for playing D&D.


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When they came for the Jews, I didn't say anything because it didn't affect me.
When they came for the Hispanics, I didn't say anything because it didn't affect me.
Now they've come for me; and there's no one left to say anything."
- I don't remember who said this

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Shout loud in the crowd "Watch them beat us all down."
There's a rising tide on the rivers of blood
But if the answer isn't violence, neither is your silence

If they come to ethnically cleanse me
Will you speak out? Will you defend me?
Freedom of expression doesn't make it alright
Trampled underfoot by the rise of the right."
- Pop Will Eat Itself ~ Ich Bein Ein Auslander

[wrenlet.livejournal.com]

I called the automated poll. From the landline and the cell. And I don't feel a bit bad about it, either.

[slashfairy.livejournal.com]

emailed.

[brigidsblest.livejournal.com]

Called and voted even though I don't watch ATWT (except for your posted clips).