It's very easy for all you privileged people to defend Audley
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If you were in as difficult a position as Kellie, you'd understand why what Audley said was offensive.
Yes it's difficult for Audley to adapt, and that's natural seeing as he's known and worked with 'Frank' for so many years. I'm not suggesting he should feel completely at ease with it all from the word go. But the fact that he's used his discomfort and used it as an excuse to try and get Kellie out of the house - that's offensive.
It's like saying you wouldn't sit next to a gay person on a bus because you have homophobic tendencies. It's disgusting, and I'm so glad that BB called him out on it.
I'm sure the majority of DS will get on their ignorant high horses and accuse me of being ridiculous. But take it from someone who's experienced these kind of comments from their own family and in their own home - they're completely out of line and incredibly offensive. Audley should keep those thoughts to himself.
Yes it's difficult for Audley to adapt, and that's natural seeing as he's known and worked with 'Frank' for so many years. I'm not suggesting he should feel completely at ease with it all from the word go. But the fact that he's used his discomfort and used it as an excuse to try and get Kellie out of the house - that's offensive.
It's like saying you wouldn't sit next to a gay person on a bus because you have homophobic tendencies. It's disgusting, and I'm so glad that BB called him out on it.
I'm sure the majority of DS will get on their ignorant high horses and accuse me of being ridiculous. But take it from someone who's experienced these kind of comments from their own family and in their own home - they're completely out of line and incredibly offensive. Audley should keep those thoughts to himself.
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BiB - he was trying to. It was BB that put him on the spot.
I have other thoughts on this, but won't bother since you've already decided that anyone with an opposing point of view is ignorant.
http://www.anorak.co.uk/404414/politicians/when-ukips-would-be-london-mayor-frank-maloney-hated-bitching-gays.html/
Part of that article ....
Gay Conservatives have called on the UK Independence Party to sack their London mayoral candidate over his “homophobic” comments. Frank Maloney said he would not be campaigning in the borough of Camden because there are “too many gays”. His claims prompted the Gay Tories to brand him a “dangerous extremist” who “should resign or be sacked”…
"But Mr Maloney defended his remarks… “I have said I don’t want to campaign around gays because I don’t think they will vote for me. I don’t think they do a lot for society. I don’t have a problem with gays, what I have a problem with is them openly flaunting their sexuality… I’m more for traditional family values and family life. I’m anti same-sex marriages and I’m anti same-sex families… If you are homosexual, you are homosexual – just get on with your life and stop bitching about things.”
Well personally - I find those remarks quite offensive!
If only she heeded her own advice. She's not averse to milking her transsexual status rather than getting on with it!
Kellie is not accountable for all the nasty things that Frank might have said and done.
That's the way it works.
They are not two different people.
Someone has mentioned that Frank was quite the homophobe and Kellie has said that going through what she has had made her more open minded, well isn't Audley allowed time to open his mind :cool:
Orgy has shown Kellie Malone a lot more respect than she has shown gay people. Kellie, when she was Frank, was quoted as saying "I don't want to campaign around gays...I don't think they do a lot for society." All Orgy was saying was that it will take him a while to adjust to Kellie's change in gender identity. Of the 2, I think Kellie has more to be ashamed of in respect of accepting sexual diversity than Orgy.
What does homosexuality have to do with transgenderism?
Audley was just fine to speak his mind. I prefer he spoke his mind rather than he isolate or ostracise Kelly. Also, he has no issues with Kelly, only that certain situations make him feel awkward.
Wow I've just read the whole article....so shocked. How could you say all that if you felt your whole life you where a woman and want to be accepted. And she called Leslie a Queen!
Haha I thought that too
She still stands by some of what Frank believed though ...
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/15/kellie-maloney-im-not-homophobic-but-i-dont-think-same-sex-couples-should-have-children/
Its odd - but whenever you read about a child being abused - and sometimes killed by a parent - or a partner of a parent - I've never read of one of them being from a same-sex family!
It doesn't add up.
I'm glad he and Kellie have managed to sort out their differences today and I do think Audley was genuine in his apology.
UKIP! Now I know that Kelly is quite mad!
It's a two way street - if people are doing their best (as Audley clearly is) and on your side, that's good enough. Anything else is selfish and Kellie is overly defensive with people who are actually on side.
I agree with your post, Audley didn't know about Kellie until he walked into the house, I agree he should be allowed time to adjust, as I'm sure Kellie's family and friends - and, of course, Kellie herself - have had time to adjust or may still be adjusting.
However, it's really not a valid reason for nomination and I agreed with Kellie in the clip that they just showed on BOTS earlier.
My thoughts entirely. A better understanding of the English language wouldn't come amiss.
That says it all.