'Modern Family' Creator Steve Levitan Takes Shot at Ann Romney: Fair Game or Uncalled For?
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2012/08/29 20:00:00
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The Republican National Convention is in full swing, and everyone watching waited in anticipation for Tuesday's critical speech by Ann Romney -- wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. She talked passionately about her respect for the moms in this country and “a love so deep only a mother can fathom it.”
One day earlier, Mrs. Romney told “Entertainment Tonight” that her favorite TV show was “Modern Family.” The potential future first lady can clearly equate her life mothering five boys to the trials and tribulations of the Pritchard-Dunphy clan. But the comment had many wondering about the big, glaring, gay, white elephant in the room.
Since the show features two same-sex men in a relationship, raising a child, where does this show fit in to Romney’s belief system? Both she and her husband have repeatedly spoken out against gay marriage.
Creator and writer of “Modern Family,” Steve Levitan was happy to hear that he had such a high-profile fan, but could not let the issue slide. He tweeted, "Thrilled Ann Romney says ModFam is her favorite show. We'll offer her the role of officiant at Mitch & Cam's wedding. As soon as it's legal." What do you think: Was Levitan’s response to Ann Romney fair game or was it uncalled for?
One day earlier, Mrs. Romney told “Entertainment Tonight” that her favorite TV show was “Modern Family.” The potential future first lady can clearly equate her life mothering five boys to the trials and tribulations of the Pritchard-Dunphy clan. But the comment had many wondering about the big, glaring, gay, white elephant in the room.
Since the show features two same-sex men in a relationship, raising a child, where does this show fit in to Romney’s belief system? Both she and her husband have repeatedly spoken out against gay marriage.
Creator and writer of “Modern Family,” Steve Levitan was happy to hear that he had such a high-profile fan, but could not let the issue slide. He tweeted, "Thrilled Ann Romney says ModFam is her favorite show. We'll offer her the role of officiant at Mitch & Cam's wedding. As soon as it's legal." What do you think: Was Levitan’s response to Ann Romney fair game or was it uncalled for?
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mwf122090 2012/08/29 20:50:35Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.
It was insulting because Mr. Levitan was taking aim at our future President's position on
same sex marriages and that , my dear, is insulting to his wife who really was trying to give a compliment to the show and in no way was her point political. Unfortunately all these California "cuties" can't wait to be rude to anyone who doesn't hold their point of view. Well, he didn't have the "last laugh" because we can and will vote by not watching the program.
I understand that in a hollyweird persons mind, we should all just accept whatever THEY tell us is correct. BUT as long as we live in America, with an admitted 87% Christian populace, can they JUST let us alone???
How about you all pick on odammit for his debt, stupidity and epic failure of a presidency, cause we all know that had a repubs made things this much worse, we would hear abou tit 24/7/365.
Remember that the Obama inherited the deficit from George Bush- it was under the latter that it ballooned because of his tax cuts. True, Obama has not made it worse- and even worse, Romney will have a hard job, if elected, of clearing it up.
Another point worth noting is that the Republicans have consistently been blocking many of Obama's proprosals, even ones that they would have traditionally favoured- such as lowering taxes. Its all in Michael Grunwalds new book about Obama's economic policies. Check it out.
This doesn't excuse Obama, mind. But he cannot be blamed entirely.
The guy was joking, stating his beliefs and did not attack Mrs. Romney for her beliefs. And she did not say that it changed her beliefs because she liked the show.
This whole question is a non issue made into a faux issue to get people bugged.
Racism is good? Sexism is good? Homophobia is good? Bombing other people's countries is good? I don't understand.
So its not change we can believe in then!
Unlike DEMS, we could care less whom you love or screw, as long as they are of legal age and willing.
Really!
"but most of us think civil unions are fine"
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So you are endorsing gay marriage so long as its a civil union and doesn't take place in a church?
have a civil union. Leave marriage alone.
So its only the title "marriage" to which you are objecting when two people of the same sex are involved?
Although, I don't know why anyone would want to get married anymore. Obie tax scheme allows a PERSON making 250,000.00 to not have a tax increase, or a COUPLE making 250,000.00 to not have a tax increase,
There is no financial benefit to marriage.
I see this issue as one of immorality and fully support the Biblical position!
I don't care what you call a union between two gays it is a sin which will be ultimately punished by God!
It became a matter of my best friend. he is gay, he loves his partner, they have been together for 15 years, they are deeply in love and they go to church, read their bibles, accept Jesus as Lord and proclaim him to all they know. I cannot judge them, I will not judge them and I am happy to let them be them.
My Christianity is my relationship with Jesus, and as an evangelical, I can consider it immoral, I can consider it against the teachings I believe, but I will not stand against them.
Funny isn't it? I just let them be.
Lenikai there is little I can do as America moves ever closer to Sodom and Gomorrah and I am glad that God is judge rather than I.
However, if you are living a life which God regards as sinful it matters not one iota how often one reads the Bible or attends church!
As Christians we will be judged by others as well as God, so if we tell the world that "we could[nt] care less whom you love or screw, as long as they are of legal age and willing.", we are antiChrist!
Christ cared, he told the woman taken in adultery after her accusers had left, "... go and sin no more"!
Christ is our example and as followers of Christ our lives should reflect his teachings and be an example to others.
I have a real problem with telling sinners we don't care about their immorality!
Our role as Christians is to help as many as possible find Christ and salvation rather than encouraging them to march to destruction!
If we don't care we should!
She gets to say what she wants...
I think they should create their own country calls Sodomystan where gay marriage is a requirement and they can bugger each other senseless.