I certainly couldn't tell you what the news coverage is like out of this country. But this topic has been discussed in newspapers repeatedly. It's certainly a shame if people aren't aware of the world around them.
Then there are people like me. I planned a Disney vacation, knew gay day existed, and forgot to check the date. We would have postponed our trip, but luckily, we missed it.
And then there are people who will vote with our wallets and not give a dime to institutions that tear at the fabric of our culture.