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    Chaz Bono's 'Dancing with the Stars' Spot Bringing Out the Bigots

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    • The Franchise  •  8 mths ago
      Correction. DTWS bringing out the perverts...
    • barbara  •  8 mths ago
      Just would like to know at what point during the dancing would lifesyle be demonstrated? So I guess the rumored heterosexual affairs drove you away? Aren't those also a sin? Oh my gosh there is also revealng clothing and a whole plethora of "sins" Why is the show still on the air let alone such an admitted fan favorite? Apparantly, transgender people dancing is a sin but gay people aren't? If you are taking a stand you are about 13 seasons late. Have at it.
    • jr  •  8 mths ago
      To the people who think that Chaz is 'flaunting', and that the LGBT community is too visible on TV shows, in public, and flaunt themselves in people’s faces:

      I think you have it twisted because it is Straight people who FREQUENTLY cram their sexuality down society’s throat (and many think it is sinful and immoral), while Gay people and LGBT community occasionally do it, and we see BOTH orientations do it in the following ways:

      Stating their sexual orientation, acknowledge their husband, wife, significant other, family, kiss, touch, wear tight/skimpy clothing, hold hands, bump/grind, all of which is done in public, TV, videos, etc.,

      If Straights have the right to do these things, then Gays and the LGBT community should also have that right, OR create a law to prevent EVERYONE (ie. Straights, Gays, LGBT, Religious people, etc.) from ‘flaunting’ in public.
      • Troy H 8 mths ago
        I see the bigots do not like logic.Sorry so many thumbs down on your INTELLIGENT comment.
    • LOCOEYZ  •  8 mths ago
      The reason a person doesnt feel their gender is probably a hormonal inbalance rather than a perverse decision. This person obviously felt male rather than female due to this inbalance. So with that said Dance your heart out Chaz!!
      • rm 8 mths ago
        i hope you don't mind but i copied this post on many bigots' posts as my reply because you said it so well!
      • m.morris80 8 mths ago
        The only thing that happens during a "hormonal imbalance" is the expression of secondary sex characteristics of the OPPOSITE sex, NOT the feeling that you should have been a woman or a man. That is determined by the X and Y chromosomes, and the last time I checked, they were chosen at random.
    • jr  •  8 mths ago
      The outrage by some that Chaz will be on DWTS is just another example of Bigotry raising it’s ugly head. As a Christian myself, it is amazing and sad to see many so-called religious people (including some Christians) being ignorant, bigoted, and hateful HYPOCRITES who will pick and choose from their religious book (ie. Bible, Koran, etc.) based on their prejudices, bigotry, hate, and/or ignorance. For example, many Christians say the Bible is the ‘Holy Word Of God’ and must be followed for verses and interpretations that support their PERSONAL position on a subject, but IGNORE and do not follow the Bible when passages do not support their positions. Two Points.

      1. To the people who OPPOSE Chaz being on DWTS: When it is all said and done, and the curtains are pulled open and the ‘smoke and mirrors’ are pushed away, it appears to be VERY CLEAR that Bigotry, Hate, Prejudice, and/or Ignorance are the reasons you do not want him on the show, and you should look in the mirror, be honest, and acknowledge that you exhibit many of the following traits of a Bigot:

      *The bigot can be male or female and typically knows little about, and UNEDUCATED about, the people who are the objects of his bigotry, only that he hates them indiscriminately.
      *The bigot thinks that somewhere, somehow, there is a good reason for his bigotry. His problem is that any reasons he has are often twisted and selected by his hate.
      *The bigot uses lies and half-truths because they prevent his having to apply reason and understanding to the subject, for his hatred is the reason for his reasons.
      *The humane faculties of sympathy and compassion are usually foreign to the bigot.
      *The trick of the bigot is to select from those who suffer his bigotry a few examples of those who are undoubtedly bad or mad, and then stereotype and say they are all like that.
      *The bigot will often choose bigotry, ignorance, and hate over intelligence, education, and love.
      *The bigot’s attitude usually prevents rational discussion. All his pronouncements derive, not from evidence, but from his fear, ignorance, and/or hatred.
      *The bigot is everywhere – ESPECIALLY with many so-called religious people, who are often expressing their irrational and hypocritical hatreds, and hiding behind and blaming religion in an attempt to justify their Bigotry.

      You can continue to desperately cling to your Bigotry, but DON’T expect everyone else to follow in your footsteps. Everyone is entitled to their religious and non-religious opinions and beliefs, but their opinions/beliefs should NOT DENY others Equal Rights (including the LGBT community) and the SAME respect that they would expect from others. Also, if you live in America you should understand and respect the fact that in the U.S. we live in a democracy and NOT a theocracy.

      2. Congratulations Chaz, and I wish you continued success in life and on DWTS . . .
    • Gor  •  8 mths ago
      Can you say heart attack?
    • Frank  •  8 mths ago
      I just wonder if Chaz Bono is a bit too heavy for such exertion. Everybody who meets him says he's a nice guy to have a beer with--and it would be shame for him to injure his health.
    • Ms.Bodacious  •  8 mths ago
      We've preached "tolerance" of everything. We've tolerated out way into moral ruin in this county. It isn't about discrimating against someone, it's about upholding Biblical morals. God doesn't make mistakes! This is absolutely a choice.
      • .... 8 mths ago
        So birth defects aren't mistakes? Child molesters and rapists aren't mistakes? AIDS and Cancer aren't mistakes? I think the only mistake "God" made was YOU.
      • Alisa 8 mths ago
        Whoever responded to Ms. Bodacious needs to do some studying in the Christian religion, it's history, and what it is exactly that Christians believe and live out. I think then you would at least have a better understanding of why God "allows" evil to exist. I know to a non-believer it seems ridiculous that a loving God would allow such things, but when you understand that God really does exist and he has a wonderful plan, you trust him to make all things work (good and bad) for the best.
      • mark 8 mths ago
        Might I remind everyone that the Bible and all other religious books documents were written when everyone knew without a doubt the world was flat....
    • rippie dave  •  8 mths ago
      yep, this country still has a lot of growing up to do, and bigotry is still rampant.
      • Missy 8 mths ago
        You would know. Take a look at your avatar, HYPOCRITE. BIGOT.
      • **** 8 mths ago
        Lol. Good one Missy. ;)
      • Troy H 8 mths ago
        It's bigotry to c all Sarah Palin a dope? You're ignorant, Sarah Palin isn't being attacked for who she is she's being attacked for her stupid ideals Chaz Bono is being attacked for who he is. A big difference!
    • HappyToBeMe  •  8 mths ago
      Uneducated people leave hateful comments about things they do not understand. You have a choice not to be ignorant. Please educate yourself and stop spreading your hate. You are only heaping sorrows upon yourself in the long run.
      • Joey 8 mths ago
        and people have a choice not to be on a show and mangle their body. choices choices... so you too please educate yourself and please stop spreading hate as well. you are only heaping sorrows in the long run.... wait... that's sounds just like you. i guess tolerance goes both ways eh? lol
      • Troy H 8 mths ago
        We don't have to be tolerant of bigotry. Mangled body? You make it sound like Chaz is walking around with his head half chopped off. It's a medical procedure nothing was "mangled" Calling ignorant people out is not "spreading hate"
    • Ghost Of The Republic  •  8 mths ago
      Well kids goodnight! Nothing personal,if i commented on your post I thought you said something intelligent,If I didnt well I thought what you said was stupid and not worth my time,God bless you all,this has been an enjoyable debate!
    • OBAMAZOMBIE!  •  8 mths ago
      Wow, Chastity / Chaz can sing "I Got You Babe" to her / his / it's self!
    • Ghost Of The Republic  •  8 mths ago
      And God created Adam And Eve,I didnt catch the the part about Adam,Eve,and fake surgical steve!!! get real.
    • OBAMAZOMBIE!  •  8 mths ago
      Chastity Bono is a star?
    • Ghost Of The Republic  •  8 mths ago
      Wow trixx!!!!!!! Your a nut!!!
    • TRIXX  •  8 mths ago
      I will still watch DWTS. I've had to endure Sir Pauls' mistake, she was the worst! As for Chaz, he is now Cher' son. Cher had a hard time in the beginning, as most any mother would.
      It's Chaz' life, and I hope he will find the happiness he's looking for. Transgender people have a whole process to go through, including intensive counseling, hormone therapy, living as the selected gender, and surgery if they so choose. All along the way they are in a program under a team of doctors, therapists, and surgeons, etc. Not cheap and not easy!
    • Ghost Of The Republic  •  8 mths ago
      judge not lest thee be judged...... Hmm, I believe I read that some where...Oh yeah i also remember reading some where that self mutilation is a mortal sin.
    • Janelle  •  8 mths ago
      judge not lest thee be judged....Hmmmm, I believe I have read that somewhere
    • Janelle  •  8 mths ago
      judge not lest thee be judged...... Hmm, I believe I read that some where.....
    • Ghost Of The Republic  •  8 mths ago
      We really need to support chaz boner and send it to an insane asylum!!
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