If you are gay or a lesbian, it's a biological error that inhibits you from relating normally to the opposite sex. Schlessinger has said on numerous occasions. She has often compared homosexuality to pedophilia and bestiality. Both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association have found such comparisons completely false. Studios have guidelines which dictate what they will broadcast, but when homosexuals are targeted, they look the other way.
Stations take chances when running controversial shows.
However, it is apparently okay with Paramount to give Schlessinger a platform to possibly degrade homosexuals. Paramount executives did not return numerous phone calls seeking comment on the issue. There have been protests against Schlessinger's new television show in such cities as Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas with more to come in New York City and Seattle. More than 500 protesters gathered on March 21 outside Paramount Studios, Los Angeles to send the message that this show is not about freedom of speech, but instead about hatred and slander. Among the speakers, was Carol Anderson, Southern California co-chair of California's Lesbian Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Lobby.