MEP fights 'gay' books

mkpdavies · 21-05-2007, 11:27 AM

http://www.ukip.org/ukip_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=3041

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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.

rjt · 21-05-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mkpdavies

http://www.ukip.org/ukip_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=3041

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MEP fights 'gay' books for schools

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

<snipped for brevity - C_S>

it will come as no suprise here to anyone that I find exposing young people to this sort of thing is totally inappropriate, I have no children of my own but if I ever do I will think very carefully about private or home education.

I will not allow any school to rob my child of his/her innoncence by exposing them to this sort of disgusting material.

Martin Harvey · 21-05-2007, 11:36 AM

Well doneDerek Clark. UKIP should go further and call for bringing back legislation along the lines of 'Section 28', banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
Martin Harvey.

SponPlague · 21-05-2007, 11:45 AM

Under-age sex is clearly a no-no. We should ban Romeo & Juliet at once... :twisted:

C_steam · 21-05-2007, 03:38 PM

Romeo & Juliet is studied as part of English Literature not as 'training for life'. There's plenty of strange sexuality and metaphor in Shakespeare, but it hardly promotes homosexuality as a life choice.

TonyG · 21-05-2007, 04:54 PM

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our teachers are having to spend their time promoting gay rights to youngsters?

Oh, Derek, such a fundamental mistake. They aren't promoting "gay rights" they are teaching the kids how to try out homosexual practises.
I suppose it does have the advantage of eliminating the possibility of unwanted pregnancies.

Paul Beck · 21-05-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin Harvey

Well doneDerek Clark. UKIP should go further and call for bringing back legislation along the lines of 'Section 28', banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
Martin Harvey.

Just out of interest, what's so bad about promoting homosexuality in schools? I'm not suggesting that teachers instruct kids to try homosexual acts to each other, or use the disturbing books that Derek C complained about. Promoting understanding that not all people are naturally "straight" is not a bad thing surely?

Independent Working Class · 21-05-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mkpdavies

http://www.ukip.org/ukip_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=3041

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MEP fights 'gay' books for schools

Books illustrating gay relationships are becoming part of the school curriculum under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations Act.
<ditto above C_S>.

This is sick. Whatever happened to letting kids be kids!

Why must we sexualise them at such a young age?

harryaldridge · 21-05-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Beck

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Originally Posted by Martin Harvey

Well doneDerek Clark. UKIP should go further and call for bringing back legislation along the lines of 'Section 28', banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools.
Martin Harvey.

Just out of interest, what's so bad about promoting homosexuality in schools? I'm not suggesting that teachers instruct kids to try homosexual acts to each other, or use the disturbing books that Derek C complained about. Promoting understanding that not all people are naturally "straight" is not a bad thing surely?

I think the point is that there should be no bias either way. Firstly kids need to be allowed to be kids, secondly they should not be bombarded with different messages when they are discovering themselves, thirdly i don't think it is necessary as most young people i know are not bothered or prejudiced at all about other peoples sexuality.

It is yet another attempt to force social change. Society cannot be pushed and will naturally adapt over time; any attempt to force tolerance is doomed ot fail and simply imposes yet more red tape and causes more problems than it solves.

prober · 21-05-2007, 10:18 PM

In promoting homo but not mono or nono and those that prefer donkeys the government seems to indulging in selective sexual orientation discrimination.

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21-05-2007, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
SponPlague Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Zurich Posts: 1,651	Under-age sex is clearly a no-no. We should ban Romeo & Juliet at once... :twisted:

21-05-2007, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
C_steam Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Anwhere far away from the cabalistas Posts: 7,283	Romeo & Juliet is studied as part of English Literature not as 'training for life'. There's plenty of strange sexuality and metaphor in Shakespeare, but it hardly promotes homosexuality as a life choice.

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prober Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 803	In promoting homo but not mono or nono and those that prefer donkeys the government seems to indulging in selective sexual orientation discrimination.