The advertising department refused to accept an ad showing 2 men kissing, but the next day's news coverage showed a photo of several lesbian couples kissing. Is this an indication of the separation of the news and advertising departments at the Star Tribune, or is it just the old straight guy's idea that '2 lesbians kissing is "hot", but 2 men kissing is disgusting?
Perhaps one of the Star Tribune reporters on this list could comment on this?
Also, besides the usual reaction (people calling & emailing the Star Tribune cancelling their subscriptions), I have heard comments indicating that there may be a discrimination complaint filed with the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission, because sexual orientation is a protected class under Minnesota law. And apparently the Star Tribune accepted other advertisements with people kissing (even some on the same day they refused this one). I'm wondering if such a complaint could be sustained, or does the Star Tribune as a private business have the right to refuse ads for any reason it chooses. Can anyone explain the legal issues involved here?
Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson
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