“It doesn't surprise me that the American Family Association would be afraid of this series. It shows a family that's both deeply religious and loving and accepting of their gay son. I'm sure the AFA is terrified that a show like this might open people's eyes to the fact that anti-gay bigotry is neither a religious nor a family value.”
“GLAAD is reaching out to the show's producers to discuss our concerns and the concerns of community members and allies who have contacted us about this matter.”
“This character really does create an interesting and complex story that isn't often told. What it does, in an unconventional way, is tackle the subject of homophobia.”
“If you're looking at network television to see a good cross-section of our community, you're not going to find it. What you will find is primarily gay white males.”
“What it really points to is the rural gay experience. When you look at television and film, it often seems like being gay is a big-city experience. But it's an international experience, no matter where you live.”
