Gay promotion in schools.

[Hammer Head]

MEP fights 'gay' books for schools

Books illustrating gay relationships are becoming part of the school curriculum under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations Act.

Titles such as 'The Sissy Duckling', 'Hello Sailor' and 'Daddy's Room mate' are recommended by Government departments for children aged 5 upwards.

One shows pictures of two males in bed together and cuddling on a sofa whilst 'Elmer' in 'The Sissy Duckling' is promoted as "a terrific role model for any child" on a Government website.

'Strange Boy' aimed at secondary stage pupils contains an explicit description of a homosexual act between two boys aged 10 and14 years old.

UKIP MEP Derek Clark described the books as "completely unsuitable" and said he was "appalled" at the decision by some local authorities to use the books.

"How is it in any way suitable for schools to promote under age homosexual acts?" asked Mr Clark, himself a teacher of 39 years.

"Schools should be concentrating on teaching children how to read and write. Is it any surprise that the UK has some of the worst rates of literacy in Europe when our teachers are having to spend their time promoting gay rights to youngsters?"

The new regulations could see schools compelled to promote gay rights in the curriculum rather than counter threats of legal action from gay activists.

I find this extremely alarming and I'm sure the majority of others will too. This sort of politically correct brainwashing ill-serves our children.

[Theland]

jno has made an excellent point. Paedophilia is not confined tone or other sexual orientation. It is wrong to confuse the issues of homosexuality and paedophilia.

[NJOK]

Theland's right. Homosexuality and paedophilia are completely different.

Homosexuality isn't covered up by the church for example.

[sp1814]

DarthPhilius

Yes, I don't like the way Moyles and Clarkson use the word 'gay'.

They both remind me of bullies...but to be honest, I've never liked either of them.

Just my opinion. You could ask 100 gay men, and we might come to 100 different conclusions on this.

[Kromovaracun]

I have to say the negative use of 'gay' hasn't never really bothered me. Mind you, that's probably an indication in itself because it's likely because I'm so used to it.

To be honest, I'd be offended if people were genuinely meaning 'Oh, that's homosexual [and homosexuality is bad]' when they said 'Oh, that's gay', but I don't think they do. I think a more accurate parallel would 'Oh, that's [generic negative term]'. I don't think it's genuinely meant as a slur on homosexuality.

Having said that, there is an annoying amount of homophobia, but I don't think it's really any worse than it ever has been. Unfortunately, you'll always get people who'll discriminate over something that people have no control over or choice in whatsoever.

[ruby27]

I was just reminded of the graffiti -
my mum made me a lesbian
if I gave her the wool would she knit me one.

Seems to encapsulate what some of us were trying to say

[Theland]

We each of us to a certain extent hijack words for our own purposes, and then occasionally the new meaning gets wider use, so the old meaning is forgotten. "Gay" has undergone a few changes like this.
Sad and funny at the same time, was when the mob stoned the house of a Paediatrician in Southampton, (I think it was), because they didn't want child abusers living in their midst!

[Kromovaracun]

Oh, god. That was hilarious. But also clinically depressing at the same time...