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Mona homophobic?
According to a story on DS, in a part that is in the can, but not yet shown, Mona tells Howard (who is gay), She would not want her six year old son to meet a gay man. Howard was understandably offended. Does anyone else feel this was a homophobic comment, and will it effect the way Mona is perceived?
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According to a story on DS, in a part that is in the can, but not yet shown, Mona tells Howard (who is gay), She would not want her six year old son to meet a gay man. Howard was understandably offended. Does anyone else feel this was a homophobic comment, and will it effect the way Mona is perceived?
![]() I think its a terrible thing to say. As a mother of 2 boys, i fail to see what harm a gay man will do to them. Gay doesnt mean peodophile!! Shes entitled to her views..as bigoted as they are, but its very silly to say it on tv and her views wont help her poor son who is growing up in a society whre gay is perfectly acceptable!! |
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We've done this.
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I usually support this kind of stuff when theres an attempt at a new race row or whatever but in this instance there is no other possible interpretation, so the bottom line has to be yes she is homophobic. But such views don't put me off people as I think we're all entitled to freedom of speech and we should hold our own views even if the majority disagree (but thats a completely different argument) so I won't see her any differently.
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Whoops!!!!! Sorry all. Didn't realise this was done the other day. Anyone tell me how to close a thread please?
![]() It doesnt matter...mods will close it if they see it as a prob ![]() Other people may want to comment who missed it
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Whoops!!!!! Sorry all. Didn't realise this was done the other day. Anyone tell me how to close a thread please?
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Yeah i made the other thread t'other day, let's just say people got "debating" and it went OTT. Thanks for that whoever.
Maybe if you provide the link to the story this one may work out better. lol |
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/theappre...pprentice.html
A link to the story...take from it what you will
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Spoiler tags please, Margate is not the next task.
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/theappre...pprentice.html
A link to the story...take from it what you will ![]() Apologies for forgetting to add the link above is a spoiler before guys
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Spoiler tags please, Margate is not the next task.
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It's made me lose respect for her because it seems so narrow minded and, yes, I think it was homophobic. How would she feel if someone else said they would not like their son to meet a black woman, with the implication that black is inferior and not to be associated with just in case you might start having black kids ..
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It's made me lose respect for her because it seems so narrow minded and, yes, I think it was homophobic. How would she feel if someone else said they would not like their son to meet a black woman, with the implication that black is inferior and not to be associated with just in case you might start having black kids ..
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she's entitled to her opinion, not everyone agrees with homsexuality....
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she's entitled to her opinion, not everyone agrees with homsexuality....
You agree or disagree on the moral/social connotations. This was a key point that was raised in the previous thread that spiralled out of control. Some posters argued that Mona was entitled to think what she liked about homosexual men and to keep her child from their company if she wished. Others, (including myself) said that this was all very well and good, but it made her a bigot. And then it started going round in circles, featuring passive aggressive use of smilies and finally name calling.
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she's entitled to her opinion, not everyone agrees with homsexuality....
What would have happened if he had said i wouldnt want my child to meet a black woman??? |
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I don't see how you can agree or disagree with homosexuality itself.
You agree or disagree on the moral/social connotations. This was a key point that was raised in the previous thread that spiralled out of control. Some posters argued that Mona was entitled to think what she liked about homosexual men and to keep her child from their company if she wished. Others, (including myself) said that this was all very well and good, but it made her a bigot. And then it started going round in circles, featuring passive aggressive use of smilies and finally name calling. ![]() Any member of the public could be gay and she not know...its a very strange thing to come out with really. Its hard to think of another context she could mean it in without it sounding homophobic
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Yes i agree she is entitled to her view, but its not really fair to say that to a gay man and it was stupid to air it on national tv!!
What would have happened if he had said i wouldnt want my child to meet a black woman??? |
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So has anyone actually seen this, or just going on that speculative report?
Without seeing the full piece in context, there's a lot of knee-jerk reactions here... it is the Sunday Mirror quoted there, and that's not known for it's journalistic accuracy! The rest in spoiler tags...(just stuff from the link earlier)
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Last edited by sheff71 : 25-04-2009 at 00:15. Reason: Didn't see the thread the other day |
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I completely respect her right to have different views and everything, but it was a bit of a silly thing to say. Not only to a gay man, but also in front of television cameras!
Of course, maybe it's all been taken out of context. She should really know better than to say something which will most likely affect her chances of winning though. |
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Knowing when not to share an opinion must surely be a fundemental skill for anyone with aspirations to get on in business.
Mona, its time you left. |
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So has anyone actually seen this, or just going on that speculative report?
Without seeing the full piece in context, there's a lot of knee-jerk reactions here... it is the Sunday Mirror quoted there, and that's not known for it's journalistic accuracy! The rest in spoiler tags...(just stuff from the link earlier)
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If Mona disagreed with it she could have just said it was a bad idea. Or used another argument to discount why it wouldn't work. She didnt have to say "I wouldnt like my child to meet a gay man" (if those were her words), and there can be no justification for saying that under any circumstances... |
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she's entitled to her opinion, not everyone agrees with homsexuality....
Honestly, people are people, you can judge what they do but not what they are, and all evidence suggests that homosexuality is something you are born like. In other words, you can't agree or disagree with homosexuality, it IS, like blue eyes, or a head for maths. Dislike of homosexuals is just bigatry. |
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Not every one agrees with black people either.
Honestly, people are people, you can judge what they do but not what they are, and all evidence suggests that homosexuality is something you are born like. In other words, you can't agree or disagree with homosexuality, it IS, like blue eyes, or a head for maths. Dislike of homosexuals is just bigatry. By stating this, I'm not saying homosexuality is evil, wrong, ought to be criminal, condoning Mona's behaviour, etc. I'm just saying that at this point in time, we don't really know what causes some people to be attracted to the same gender as themselves, and not others. |
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You agree or disagree on the moral/social connotations.