spongebob is gay?

This would be hilarious if it wasn't so damn scary. The conservative right is ranting about the "homosexual agenda" again, and apparently Spongebob is the target. Or should I say , the perpetrator:

Focus on Family: "Dr. Dobson is concerned that these popular animated personalities are being exploited by an organization that's determined to promote the acceptance of homosexuality among our nation's youth."

American Family Association: "It is as unprecedented as it is cunning, using all the right words and happiest faces in an attempt to speak directly to the nation's children about "tolerance and diversity." Once again, of course, those ideas include homosexual advocacy."

And what's sparking all this controversy? A "Tolerance Pledge" tied to the We Are Family Organization, which is promoting a video that features (amongst other characters), Spongebob. The Pledge: "The We Are Family Foundation is pleased to provide Tolerance.org's Declaration of Tolerance, part of the Southern Poverty Law Center's National Campaign for Tolerance.
Tolerance is a personal decision that comes from a belief that every person is a treasure. I believe that America's diversity is its strength. I also recognize that ignorance, insensitivity and bigotry can turn that diversity into a source of prejudice and discrimination.
To help keep diversity a wellspring of strength and make America a better place for all, I pledge to have respect for people whose abilities, beliefs, culture, race, sexual identity or other characteristics are different from my own. "

With everything going on in the world right now, this is what folks get incensed about? Dayum, correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't think the homosexual community was recruiting? And to think this is a "cunning" plot, part of a "homosexual agenda" - well that seems almost criminal, eh? Next thing you know, those gay folks will be bringing that purse-carrying Tubbie back, and giving flowers to all the kiddies... Ok, for real - does a 7 yr old watching this even acknowlege any of this crap? Respect for people that are different - this is a bad thing?

And how trife is ABC for trying to make this headline so dayum sexy before my 7AM coffee? Sheesh...