Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11656059)

I meant have you asked your gay friends what they think about marriage?

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11656063)

How very dare you! :lol:

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11656066)

:lol:

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11656067)

Lurve Derek (and Leonard) :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11656074)

Lurve the whole show :D

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11656078)

Don't like the mad nan, but the rest of it's very funny. I wonder if the Belfast gay man's mum had any impact on the Irish vote (somehow, popular culture etc)? :)

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11655989)

Do you not think we should give the gay community a bit of a break on their celebrations and group promotion? Even if you find it all a bit much, it pales into insignificance with the real persecution that gay received in Britain until recently, and the real prejudice that many continue to endure. I suppose your comments are made sardonically, but while there are real bigots out there, it's probably better to say nothing at all rather than give out mixed signals.

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11656096)

Getting back on topic. Should we respect the consciences of clergy and bakers and other No voters? Triumphalism is somewhat vulgar, but surely it's disingenuous to accept these views, unless, possibly if the person is very old. Thoughts?

From the DT:

We must hope that the generous spirit that infused so many of the Yes voters will extend to taking seriously the concerns of the 38 per cent who voted No and that they will eschew triumphalism and respect the consciences of clergy and bakers.

Spare a thought for those who voted No in Ireland - Telegraph

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11656096)

Getting back on topic. Should we respect the consciences of clergy and bakers and other No voters? Triumphalism is somewhat vulgar, but surely it's disingenuous to accept these views, unless, possibly if the person is very old. Thoughts?

From the DT:

We must hope that the generous spirit that infused so many of the Yes voters will extend to taking seriously the concerns of the 38 per cent who voted No and that they will eschew triumphalism and respect the consciences of clergy and bakers.

Spare a thought for those who voted No in Ireland - Telegraph

Originally Posted by Tirytory (Post 11656186)

I watched The Imitation Game last night. So sad that not that long ago a war hero could be treated that way because of his sexuality.

Originally Posted by ExKiwilass (Post 11656234)

Liked "The Imitation Game" but found myself wondering if he was on the spectrum - either Aspergers or Autism