Meredith Baxter of Family Ties TV fame is a practicing lesbian (yes, after three divorces) Yes, this mean that she deserves respect and praise as a lesbian for her current sexual status. Yes, this mean that she is being truthful to herself, despite what one CNN Showbiz Tonight commentator said last night in a cliche-filled analysis of Baxters revelation on yesterdays Today show. My mind boggles how some people can't wrap their head round this