Britney photo provokes fierce debate

[RBHam]

SHARON BURNSIDE, Toronto Star

If Britney Spears has fans among Toronto Star readers it was not evident Thursday when dozens phoned or emailed to ask three things:

One. Is the Toronto Star becoming a tabloid?

Two. Why is a pregnant pop singer and her craving for fast food front-page news? Or page A3 news? Or news at all?

Three. How could a newspaper that sometimes writes about eating disorders make nasty remarks about someone gaining a few pounds?

Readers were, and I quote, appalled, embarrassed, very disappointed, surprised, dismayed, offended, very angry and outraged. Others "could not believe" their eyes, many were "absolutely disgusted" and at least 32 cancelled their subscriptions.

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[jean]

1. Toronto Star readers are a good model for how cognizant people

SHOULD react to drivel. Most of our people 'down here' need to wake up and get their synapses firing.

[fasttense]

2. Britney is a long standing repug. Her pack had to defend her. n/t

[ladjf]

3. Britney is one of the least interesting people in the world.

I have no idea as to why any media would bother to discuss her trivial situation.

[blondeatlast]

4. There is more sanity in Toronto than in all of DC.

Good on ya, Canada!

[oasis]

5. Sanity in Canada. Too bad it's not contageous.

[Deja Q]

6. No picture, no reply.

:evilgrin: