Well, we haven't seen the footage, and, while I am not necessarily defending Mona, it is very easy for things to get carried away without us all knowing the full truth.

I'm sorry but this has gone far beyond a discussion. People need to be able to express their opinions without being called homophobes!

I've read through delectable's posts to make sure I'm not getting this wrong- but I don't think delectable made any posts to insult or offend, nor did he make any posts that implied he was intolerant towards anyone.

It seems to me there is enough evidence to accept that she exhibited homophobic views.

Those who defend this (I'm not suggesting you are) have offered no good reason for their prejudice.

Are they suggesting their child would be unsafe? Are they happy for their kids to meet heterosexuals even though said heteros might be paedophiles.

I feel sorry for these children - in all likelihood they grow up to be as bigoted as their parents.

Since when did 'widespread' equal acceptable?

i protect my child...and will continue to keep them safe! ..anyone can be a danger, you are correct!

And spending time with a gay dude would be a bad thing because...?

It doesnt, but it aint changing anytime soon..

Explaining what? Why won't someone elucidate instead of hiding behind words?

You're right - never. I just think it's interesting - that's all. Most evil things come from different aspects of society - fraud, prostitution etc. Whereas there are some widespread cases of evil, there tends to be an epi-centre for each one. Therefore, this 'homophobia' emanating from no such epi-centre has an interesting sociological sort of thing going on.

Hmm, wrong choice of words I think. You're digging yourself deeper. I think Delectable got it right with 'exposed to', not that I agree with the views being expressed.

I have absolutely no idea. They're the ones explaining. I was trying to say that that is the type of terminology they would use.

How about a lesbian guys?!?!

Has it not crossed anyone's mind that I may just be offering a neutral standpoint? I was trying to be fair. There does seem to be an awful lot of bias going on - from both sides.

i found subjecting funny, as if they were gonna come back with something, lol!

Who knows? I never said it was or wasn't.

You either find the comments acceptable or you do not.

There is no neutral here.

I fail to see the need for these grinning smilies in relation to this subject - but I suppose we should be asking you that question. Do you feel strongly about all gay people being kept away from children?

Personally I've found her pretty abhorrent from the off and this serves my initial hunch to be true.

Fair enough shes entitled to her opinion but to say that on a culturally relevant TV show and in that company is beyond stupidity and a gross misjudgement on her behalf.


By percentage or by number? Staggering if by percentage.

Delectable, may I ask what your views on homosexuality are?

this is why gays and heteros have never healed the rift! :yawn:

I do not find the comments relevant in comparison to a full analysis.

it's by number...not percentage!

Well, actually, people have made it very clear that there's those who find the comments unacceptable, and so-called "bigots" who don't.

I don't see why this can't be a calm discussion where people can discuss their views without resorting to name-calling, but obviously I'm just being naive.

No problems with it- as in affecting me personally! It's not on my doorstep like...so why would I mind!

Well, Nick Hewer is supposedly gay, so maybe she could take it up with him?!