Chaz Bono: An American tolerance litmus test

When the DWTS 13 cast list was leaked and then subsequently announced by ABC, it included a number of polarizing characters, perhaps the most polarizing figure on the list was the transgendered Chaz Bono.

Just taking a look at the “Dancing With the Stars” message board, it’s abundantly clear that there are many Americans who object strongly to Chaz Bono’s involvement on the show and it has nothing to do with his/her dancing.

Some of the more scathing comments read:

“Chaz Bono How low can this show sink. Well you have certainly addressed the gay commuity. Guess this will not be a family show any longer!!!! Lost my family!”

And

“YOUR choice to bring Chaz Bono into the mix goes too far. I am not about to risk the potential for on screen dialogue about sex changes and gender confusion while my 7 and 9 year old are watching. If you want the “anything goes” hippy culture, then soon that is all you will get. You’ve lost us. In case any of you are wondering … no, we are NOT tolerant. We are not tolerant to allow any and all influences to come unfiltered into our home and especially to our children. This is truly a sad farewell.”

If people could tolerate being subjected to Bristol Palin’s dance moves, Chaz Bono shouldn’t be too far of a stretch, no?

So the stage is set now for what may become a litmus test of tolerance for Americans. Will Chaz Bono be voted off because of his sexual orientation or will Americans rise up to show their tolerance?

It almost seems silly to suggest this, but shouldn’t Chaz Bono’s tenure on the show be based on how well Chaz Bono can dance?

Needless to say, for sportsbooks, formulating odds on Chaz Bono could be rather complicated.

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