Comments on: Met police defend decision not to ban homophobic performer http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/ PinkNews.co.uk Gay News (UK and world) from Pink News - all the gay news for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community in the UK and beyond- thegaynews from Pink News Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:26:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Robert, ex-pat Brit http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38259 Robert, ex-pat Brit Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:14:13 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38259 I'm all for free speech including what could be construed as hate speech and I would defend that person's right to say it, but not when it advocates killing, committing or implying acts of violence against a group of people, that's where the line has been crossed and we have to be very careful how we define what is and what isn't acceptable speech. We saw where hate speech led in 1930's Germany, a sobering reminder. I'm all for free speech including what could be construed as hate speech and I would defend that person's right to say it, but not when it advocates killing, committing or implying acts of violence against a group of people, that's where the line has been crossed and we have to be very careful how we define what is and what isn't acceptable speech. We saw where hate speech led in 1930's Germany, a sobering reminder.

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]]> By: Simon Murphy http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38251 Simon Murphy Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:42:36 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38251 Why not log on to the Met Police website to ask them why racist groups are ALWAYS prevented from performing regardless of whether or not they advocate murder but homophobic artists are treated more leniently. Ask them about this homophobic double standard. https://secure.met.police.uk/enquiries/index.php Why not log on to the Met Police website to ask them why racist groups are ALWAYS prevented from performing regardless of whether or not they advocate murder but homophobic artists are treated more leniently. Ask them about this homophobic double standard.
https://secure.met.police.uk/enquiries/index.php

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]]> By: Commander Thor http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38247 Commander Thor Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:32:50 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38247 OOps. @Rob N: Consider replacing "Homophobia" with "Racism". Discuss. OOps.

@Rob N: Consider replacing "Homophobia" with "Racism". Discuss.

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]]> By: Commander Thor http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38246 Commander Thor Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:31:52 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38246 http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/

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]]> By: Graham in Greenwich http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38243 Graham in Greenwich Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:06:14 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38243 LGBT Liaison??? The Met has invested so much time and effort in courting the gay community but has, in my opinion, thrown it all out the window with this decision. LGBT Liaison??? The Met has invested so much time and effort in courting the gay community but has, in my opinion, thrown it all out the window with this decision.

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]]> By: Edward in Los Angeles http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38238 Edward in Los Angeles Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:48:24 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38238 There is a difference between free speech and hate speech. There always has been. There is a difference between free speech and hate speech. There always has been.

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]]> By: Rob N http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38233 Rob N Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:02:05 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38233 It's tricky. One wants to have free speech and allow everyone to say what they think, yet at the same time stop people like this. It's all something of a double-edged sword. If you want to promote Pride, Gay rights etc etc, then equally, by the same token, this man has the same right to spread his hatred. A law must apply to everyone, or none at all. Discuss. It's tricky. One wants to have free speech and allow everyone to say what they think, yet at the same time stop people like this.
It's all something of a double-edged sword. If you want to promote Pride, Gay rights etc etc, then equally, by the same token, this man has the same right to spread his hatred.

A law must apply to everyone, or none at all.
Discuss.

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]]> By: Matt http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38232 Matt Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:56:35 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38232 I put my money where my mouth is and donate £5 every month from my student loan to Peter Tatchell. I wish I could defend my gay family more robustly, but feel that by supporting Peter, I am at least supporting SOMOEONE who is fighting for my rights, regardless of the party in power; Labour, conservative and liberal are all hypocrites when it comes to power. I give what I can not spare and he speaks for me even when I am too scared to speak for myself. I put my money where my mouth is and donate £5 every month from my student loan to Peter Tatchell. I wish I could defend my gay family more robustly, but feel that by supporting Peter, I am at least supporting SOMOEONE who is fighting for my rights, regardless of the party in power; Labour, conservative and liberal are all hypocrites when it comes to power. I give what I can not spare and he speaks for me even when I am too scared to speak for myself.

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]]> By: Ivan http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38229 Ivan Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:20:45 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38229 Let's not sell our man short. Arise LORD Tatchell of Bermondsey. As for Bounty Killer, why is he so keen to "prove" to everyone he is straight, eh? Let's not sell our man short. Arise LORD Tatchell of Bermondsey.

As for Bounty Killer, why is he so keen to "prove" to everyone he is straight, eh?

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]]> By: eddy http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38223 eddy Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:59:48 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38223 As a loyal Conservative I have to say I applaud Peter Tatchell - he is a tireless and very brave campaigner on so many really important fronts across the political spectrum - gay equality, international affairs such as Zimbabwe, environmental concerns etc. I agree with all of the commentators thus far - arise Sir Peter! (providing you can drop the daft republican twaddle :~) As a loyal Conservative I have to say I applaud Peter Tatchell – he is a tireless and very brave campaigner on so many really important fronts across the political spectrum – gay equality, international affairs such as Zimbabwe, environmental concerns etc. I agree with all of the commentators thus far – arise Sir Peter! (providing you can drop the daft republican twaddle :~)

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]]> By: John http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38216 John Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:07:43 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38216 Just when you think authority and the law is on your side, the Met, once again, go and put their big size 10 foot right in it! We will remember this Met Police, and when you turn to us for 'assistant'with your enquiries,in future ,you will be told where you can ******* go and get off! Dispicable double standards! Just when you think authority and the law is on your side, the Met, once again, go and put their big size 10 foot right in it! We will remember this Met Police, and when you turn to us for 'assistant'with your enquiries,in future ,you will be told
where you can ******* go and get off! Dispicable double standards!

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]]> By: tonykw http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38215 tonykw Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:27:03 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38215 Let him perform Arrest and fine him! Let him perform
Arrest and fine him!

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]]> By: Robert, ex-pat Brit http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38214 Robert, ex-pat Brit Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:08:52 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38214 Well done, Peter, my friend! Consistently honest and courageous, a real "mensch", one of the few. Well done, Peter, my friend! Consistently honest and courageous, a real "mensch", one of the few.

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]]> By: Adrian-T http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38212 Adrian-T Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:23:25 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38212 Some use the police are - striving for good community relations at any price...? Peter Tatchell is spot-on. (I don't know if he'd take too kindly to being called 'Sir Peter', Mark; he's staunchly republican!) Some use the police are – striving for good community relations at any price…? Peter Tatchell is spot-on. (I don't know if he'd take too kindly to being called 'Sir Peter', Mark; he's staunchly republican!)

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]]> By: Mark http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38211 Mark Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:59:39 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38211 Good for Peter ... and yes he should be "Sir Peter"! As Bounty Killer has never signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, he should not be permitted by an police force to perform anywhere in Britain - until he does. Also, Brown's government should not issue hime with the required work permit. Good for Peter … and yes he should be "Sir Peter"! As Bounty Killer has never signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, he should not be permitted by an police force to perform anywhere in Britain – until he does. Also, Brown's government should not issue hime with the required work permit.

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]]> By: Andrew Robertson http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38210 Andrew Robertson Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:48:53 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38210 Yip Peter Tatchell has been steadfast in the face of violent attacks and verbal hate. its people like him who deserve awards - not bloody celebs who do next to nothing for huge paypackets! BTW: email info@homophobic.co.uk to be added to our mailing list to alert you to homophobic acts/incidents that require a response. Yip Peter Tatchell has been steadfast in the face of violent attacks and verbal hate.

its people like him who deserve awards – not bloody celebs who do next to nothing for huge paypackets!

BTW: email @homophobic.co.uk">info@homophobic.co.uk to be added to our mailing list to alert you to homophobic acts/incidents that require a response.

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]]> By: David http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38208 David Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:43:36 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38208 I agree I agree

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]]> By: Ian Campbell http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9605.html/comment-page-1/#comment-38204 Ian Campbell Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:51:07 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/?p=9605#comment-38204 Peter Tatchell is magnificent in his defence of our community. He deserves a knighthood. Peter Tatchell is magnificent in his defence of our community.

He deserves a knighthood.

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