22 month ago
Linkorama : Only Connect - My claim is that there are two types of rules for communications networks: interconnection rules and non-discrimination rules. The distinction has never been fully appreciated, even though regulators have imposed both requirements many times. Non-discrimi
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23 month ago
plasticbag : We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove Ruth Kelly from the position of Minister for Women and Equality. - The argument here is about Ruth Kelly's positions on gay adoption, which is widely considered to be as a result of her Catholicism and is considered by some to be incompatible with a role to promote equality within her ministry...
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23 month ago
plasticbag : The BBC asks, "Should church be able to opt out of gay rights laws?" - An interesting and fairly-balanced set of comments from people. Interesting point, it is already against the law to refuse to look at candidates for adoption on the grounds that they're devoutly Catholic...
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23 month ago
plasticbag : Lord Mackay of Clashfern has protested against UK legislation that would make it illegal to refuse to give gay people equal treatment... - He states, "What they are saying is if you are offering services you must be prepared to allow people to practise actions that you believe are wrong." And of course that's exactly what it says. Because if it doesn't harm him it's none of his business...
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34 month ago
Linkorama : an open letter to blizzard entertainment - It would be deeply regrettable if incidents such as this were ignored, when they might be used to explore how we can live together within the virtual worlds.
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39 month ago
jimray : New Vatican Rule Said to Bar Gays as New Priests - New York Times - Who would Jesus discriminate against?
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plasticbag : What the hell does being gay have to do with getting a job? - So here we go - some bloke on a website decides to give me a hard time for mentioning that I'm gay on a mock-up of a business card. As usual the crime is forcing my sexuality down his throat. Get. A. Job.
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plasticbag : Health toll of anti-gay prejudice - "Discrimination is being blamed for high rates of mental health problems amongst gay men and lesbians, a study suggests. A survey of 1,285 homosexual and bisexual men and women found just under a third had attempted suicide."
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