Bob Macadoo Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 None of this is even news anyway. This is simply the G&M pointing out another "homophobic" christian.I thought it was G&M ginning up controversy to sell papers........but I guess those oppressed christians are a more needed focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 They can't. Unions! At one time I thought unions were useful. Not so much anymore. Sure they can. I meant if he's too lazy to get with the program i.e. get therapy for his homophobia, then he should face the consequences of not doing something about his affliction. I bet the public sector union this fellow belongs to long ago bargained for programs that encourage workers/members to overcome their disabilities. I'd be awfully surprised if the the same union doesn't also support the pride parade or it's goals as they pertain to people's rights in one way shape form or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesActive Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 What's the big deal? Let the homophobe follow his conscience. I doubt forcing him to drive the bus would change his attitude. He doesn't sound too bright anyway. Had he not said anything the chances of him being randomly picked for the job were likely quite slim. Otoh, if they pick him to drive, now that he has voiced his opinion, would it not be aggravating? I think firing him for following his ignorant beliefs where no actual harm would occur would be wrong. There are plenty of other routes to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonam Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Can't wait for the day of self-driving buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty AC Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Can't wait for the day of self-driving buses. Aye, with self driving buses and driverless Uber vehicles, I won't need to own them anymore. I wonder if computer controlled vehicles will refuse to drive people that still use WInXP or type with one finger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Sure they can. I meant if he's too lazy to get with the program i.e. get therapy for his homophobia, then he should face the consequences of not doing something about his affliction. I bet the public sector union this fellow belongs to long ago bargained for programs that encourage workers/members to overcome their disabilities. I'd be awfully surprised if the the same union doesn't also support the pride parade or it's goals as they pertain to people's rights in one way shape form or another. Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Is being heterosexual a "lifestyle"? I don't consider being attracted to the opposite sex as a "lifestyle"... do you? If you don't, why the distinction between gay/straight sexual preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Homosexuality is a sexual orientation, not a lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Homosexuality is a sexual orientation, not a lifestyle. It's both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 It's both. And it's a right in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 And it's a right in this country. Sure, so is religion, and many people here don't agree or support that lifestyle either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Sure, so is religion, and many people here don't agree or support that lifestyle either. Yeah but it shouldn't stop you from doing your job. Unless you are willing to give up the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah but it shouldn't stop you from doing your job. Unless you are willing to give up the job. My issue was with Eyeball suggesting that disapproval of the gay lifestyle (and it is a lifestyle) is an illness. I disapprove of the junkie lifestyle, I disapprove or monster trucks and I disapprove of slutty behaviour too. You might disapprove of clubbing seals or bikers (whatever), It doesn't make any of us ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 My issue was with Eyeball suggesting that disapproval of the gay lifestyle (and it is a lifestyle) is an illness. I disapprove of the junkie lifestyle, I disapprove or monster trucks and I disapprove of slutty behaviour too. You might disapprove of clubbing seals or bikers (whatever), It doesn't make any of us ill. He spoke of homophobia. That is where you cross the line between choosing your own lifestyle, and opposing others who choose differnetly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 They can't. Unions! At one time I thought unions were useful. Not so much anymore. How are they not useful? They are extremely useful and often very effective in getting greater benefit for their members, which is after all their core purpose. They are also useful in providing poltical pressure and delivering bloc votes. For example, they were very influential in electing both Alison Redford and Rachel Notley in Alberta. And that is in a province with less big labour presence than many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ooops! It turns out the bus driver is a Muslim! (now watch all the Lefties backtrack and scurry for cover!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Disapproval of a lifestyle is not an illness, if it was, wouldn't most of us including you need therapy. Yes, but only if we let our disapproval rule our lives and dominate our thinking - when it comes to the point that doing so effects our ability to work and interact with people normally. At some an individual either has to take responsibility for doing something about their problem or somebody else will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ooops! It turns out the bus driver is a Muslim! (now watch all the Lefties backtrack and scurry for cover!) Religion makes everything worse, especially criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Religion makes everything worse, especially criticism. You should get therapy for your illness. Edited August 30, 2015 by Hal 9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 You should get therapy for your illness. Don't worry about me - my parents had my me tested when I was a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Ooops! It turns out the bus driver is a Muslim! (now watch all the Lefties backtrack and scurry for cover!) Really? Don't Muslims believe gays should be arrested and such? I'd like to know the lefty response to gays being arrested and executed for being gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 The lefties are against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Really? Don't Muslims believe gays should be arrested and such? I'd like to know the lefty response to gays being arrested and executed for being gay. I guess you weren't paying attention when lefties spoke out against Christians persecuting and killing gays decades ago. Why do we always have to repeat ourselves to you people? Right-wing conservatives in the meantime still insist on blocking virtually any and all efforts lefties try to institute that protects gay people. I'll bet most right-wing conservatives are so dense they imagine the crazy assed maniac Muslims killing gays are liberal. Religion makes everything worse but it takes conservatism to make things really godawful bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I think you've completely missed the point.^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeNumber Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 On one hand I don't think we should pander to much to religious beliefs, me being an Atheist I am more for the separation of church and everything. On the other hand people should be allowed the freedom of their beliefs.This is a tough one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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