[garinda]

[QUOTE=Gobsmacked]

I don't see why any gay or lesbian special events should be funded when similar specifically heterosexual events (if there were any) would not receive equal funding.

Off the top of my head l can't think of any 'special events' that have been funded by the tax payer. Like l said l'm no expert, and refuse to act as a mouth piece for anybody other than myself. Major events like Gay Pride are self funded, and the profits go to charity [such as the Terence Higgins Trust, an AIDS charity that helps people regardless of their sexual orientation.]. Carnivals around the country with childrens events, l presume fund themselves the same way, if they don't and some of my taxes go towards face painting or creches l'm quite happy that they do so.


In reply to Busmans interest in this subject, l was invited to his wedding at The Church of the Latter Day Saint in Blackburn. l don't know if Busman is a Mormon but l've discovered some interesting facts regarding the Churches views on homosexuality.
-Homosexuality is a sin, second only to murder.
-Homosexuality is a disease.
-Homosexuality is currable.

I'm not going to answer each point other than to say who on earth would choose to be gay in face of such predjudice? l am not a masochist.

Like l said, l just hope that if any other your children turn out to be homosexual you show a little more understanding. My parents didn't ask for a gay child, l came ready made, the result of an hetrosexual union.