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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Evil Jimmy Krankie, Dec 4, 2024.

  1. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    A small town in Canada has been fined for not celebrating Pride.
    Personally I think it’s up to the individual what they choose to like and not like. I’m in broad agreement with the commenters here.

     
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    Nig Well-Known Member

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    Justin Treudo.
    Enough said.
    Froze truck drivers bank accounts.
    Dictatorship state coming to us all soon :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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    The second you try to demand and make this mandatory takes away the essence of it.

    Not good.
     
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  4. flandersmackem

    flandersmackem Well-Known Member

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    Where has freedom of choice gone
     
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  5. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Still, nice to see Pink Floyd were ahead of the game <laugh>
     
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    I’m amazed that they paid the fines and gave into these nut jobs.
     
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  7. TopCat.

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    Seems over the top to force that on a town, but why didn't the town just stick a flag up? What's their issue?
     
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    Ridiculous. More unnecessary shyte forced upon people.
     
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  9. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    I think it’s a case of freedom of expression. Would you wear a NUFC top and say they’re great?
     
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  10. TopCat.

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    Not really the same issue that though. They're not necessarily asking the town to adopt their views, just help them celebrate them.
    Nor has it been illegal to be a mag for hundreds of years (even though it should be)
     
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    Ultimately I don't think it's a particularly newsworthy story
     
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  12. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    Is it still illegal to be gay?
     
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  13. TopCat.

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    It was, for hundreds of years. Certainly in the UK.
    1967 was the year it was legalised I think.
    Even then gay people weren't allowed to be legally married until 10 years ago.
     
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    Orwellian , big brother is watching us all now, just put the flag up and wave it or else. .
     
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  15. Evil Jimmy Krankie

    Evil Jimmy Krankie Well-Known Member

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    So not illegal now then? Either in the UK or Canada?
     
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  16. Smug in Boots

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    What are they celebrating, serious question as I don't understand.
     
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    You know it isn't. That's not the point
     
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  18. TopCat.

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    Their freedom to be who they are? Having had centuries where they would be thrown in jail for being who they are, or being denied basic human rights such as marriage until 10 years ago. Even now, homophobia is rife - why shouldn't gay people be loud and proud? Who is it harming?
     
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  19. nandossonicsauce

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    Because you shouldn't push it into peoples faces. This is why Gregg Wallace is now getting into trouble for the heterosexual side.

    100s of years. They are doing well to be celebrating anything aged what they must be now :emoticon-0104-surpr.

    Let them crack on and celebrate whatever they wish. It doesn't bother me
     
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  20. TopCat.

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    Why is celebrating something "pushing it in people's faces"?

    If you celebrate a Sunderland goal are you doing it in the face of the opposition supporters, or are you celebrating with your like minded mates?
     
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