Gays and Lesbians dropping like flies from TV

A slight decline in the number of gay/ lesbian characters on TV has recently caught the attention of the LGBT and GLAAD communities. I wouldn't say it's a bad thing, but it does kind of strike me as a strange occurence. Actually, just the other day while watching one of the last episodes to Season 6 of Smallville, I was commenting in my head that it's nice how much strong lesbian and gay characters have been appearing on TV. Although she's gone, Rosie O'Donnell should still be considered one for when she was on The View. It's one thing to portray a gay/lesbian/bi character, but it's another thing to stand up for what you believe in and be who you are in front of millions of people of which many of them can be overly critical of the fact that you're that upfront about it. ABC is currently the broadcasting network with the most shows involving gay/lesbian characters as they "show their support." That's fine... but what's all the fuss about the decline? It's not that anyone is saying they're getting rid of them altogether. Who's making all the hoopla about it anyway? LGBT? GLAAD? Being a part of the LGBT community I can say this: You're here to help us have equal rights, not pick fights.

Whoopi makes a statement on her first day on The View

I sure said "Whoopeee" when I heard that Whoopi Goldberg was Barbara Walter's new pick for The View. I love her as much, if not more, as Rosie O'Donnell.

On her first day with members of The View, Whoopi had made a statement that sounded as though she was defending Michael Vick, of the NFL team Atlanta Falcons. She compared the fact that dogfighting in the south is like cockfighting in Puerto Rico. Guess what my friends? She's right! Whoopi merely stated a fact... she was by no means attempting to side with anyone. She made a statement, shared her "view" if you will, with America, which is what Barbara brought her on board for. Fellow hostess Joy Behar appeared to be livid with Goldberg's statement, shooting back the question, "How about dog torture and dog murdering?" Goldberg stood her ground and stuck to her guns. I'm glad she said this because people are forgetting, Vick did something that has nothing to do with his career, nor was there any human lives at stake. However, it does not make it okay for people to cause harm to any kind of animal, period. He, like the rest of us, is only human. As Whoopi said, as soon as Vick realized that America did not condone his actions, he admitted to wrong-doing and dealt with the consequences accordingly. Now, drop it people... including you, Joy. 7 out of 10 - call the Whaaaambulance on these peeps who can't seem to move on - I give much kudos to Whoopi.