Gays can healed through counselling

[Orior]

or so a Unionist MLA (Virus Robinson) in the north of Ireland thinks.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7443323.stm

If its true, then maybe its something we could export?

Anyway, on a serious note, would she still be in post if she was an english MP?

[BBKing]

Anyway, on a serious note, would she still be in post if she was an english MP?

I'd like to think she wouldn't have been elected in the first place. What party would she stand for?

[frogstamper]

Originally Posted by BBKing

I'd like to think she wouldn't have been elected in the first place. What party would she stand for?

I wouldn't think any party in England would want this bigot as an MP, thankfully in mainstream politics in England bigotry like this wouldn't be tolerated anymore. In all honesty though would anyone expect anything different from the DUP, I expect her views are prominent in this party.

[BBKing]

She's the wife of the Northern Ireland First Minister and a Westminster MP, so fairly prominent, I should say.

Over here she'd be anathema to Labour and the Liberals, the Tories have enough gay men in prominent places (Alan Duncan, Iain Dale, Richard Barnes*, Sir Simon Milton** off the top of the my head without thinking too hard) for it to be highly embarrassing. The Greens? Can't see it.

The BNP might like her, of course.

* One of the many Deputy Mayors Of London littering the place these days
** Leader of Westminster City Council and Boris Johnson's planning adviser

[PeteTheMusicGuy]

Originally Posted by Orior

or so a Unionist MLA (Virus Robinson) in the north of Ireland thinks.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7443323.stm

If its true, then maybe its something we could export?

Anyway, on a serious note, would she still be in post if she was an english MP?

Its the DUP what do you expect from that lot. I remember not too long a ago Pasiley Jr coming out with some sort of tripe as well

"John O'Doherty, a member of the South Belfast District Policing Partnership, said he has complained to police."

While you don't have to agree with her opinion she has a right to it and personally i thought it was refreshing to see a politician actually say what they feel rather then what the party says wish we could have more of them.


"People like Mrs Robinson need to learn that their comments have consequences," he said."

Hmm so do you matey like if people can't express views then freedom of speech is a complete waste of time and will be a dark day for this country if it is ever totally done away with as opposed to the heavy limiting we have now. This woman has only said what a hell of a lot of religious people think and therefore in a way albeit slightly twisted she has represented the people which is her job. While it will never happen i would rather all views no matter what they are be expressed and discussed then have a system where people hide what they feel because it is not seen to be polite or nice. Always hear about how some people are ignorant well if they can't say how they really feel how are they to ever overcome that ignorance.

[downquark1]

She should be making the comments so people know not to vote for her next time. Assuming they don't agree with the sentiment.

[Orior]

I thought that they would move on when the big reverend went.

Trouble is Downquark in this country in this day and age your be a complete idiot to come out and say you agree with her so we will never know how many she speaks for. Thats why i said i would prefer all views be allowed at least then you know what your dealing with.

[BBKing]

I thought that they would move on when the big reverend went.

They have, Orior, the Robinsons are dragging them kicking and screaming into the fourteenth century...

[mr_kite]

Dont agree with her at all, but she has every right to her opinion.We would be much better off if more polititions said what they think instead of being so "right on" and Politically Correct.At least we would find out before we vote for them.

[BBKing]

We would be much better off if more polititions said what they think instead of being so "right on" and Politically Correct

What, like Ken Livingstone?

[downquark1]

Originally Posted by RizzyKing

Trouble is Downquark in this country in this day and age your be a complete idiot to come out and say you agree with her so we will never know how many she speaks for. Thats why i said i would prefer all views be allowed at least then you know what your dealing with.

I thought that was my point. the next election result will be more telling.

[Derek]

Originally Posted by Orior

Anyway, on a serious note, would she still be in post if she was an english MP?

They'd probably just refuse to answer any questions about it.

Yes BB like Ken Livingstone like anyone but very few do except for slip ups as they are so media minded.