The Advocate poll. (reader forum).

Reader comments from www.advocate.com

* "Although the British tabloids constantly throw out breathless stories at the merest hint of gayness, I think the British people are less horrified by the idea than the right-wing fundamentalist Christians who have become such a vocal part of American society."

* "There have always been gay rumors regarding the royals, especially Prince Edward and the queen mother's servants, Since the White House is believed to be predominantly straight and scandal usually spells political death, it would cause more of a stir here."

* "With all the half-truths and misinformation that have come from the current administration, the public would probably never hear a word about it,"

* "The Bush administration has attempted to cozy up with the religious right--a gay rape scandal would not look good in the Bible Belt,"

Oil "Of course it would be considered more scandalous here--the majority of U.S. society thinks homosexuality is perverse and immoral."

In the December 24 issue,
readers were asked:
Would a gay rape case
in the White House be more
scandalous than the one
currently rocking the royals?

No          20%
Yes         75%
Undecided    5%

Note: Table made from pie chart.