Wedding painting 'unsuitable for gays'

mkpdavies · 15-11-2005, 04:14 PM

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1607705.html

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A painting of a bride and groom has been removed from a register office in case it offends gay couples tying the knot.

The wedding scene, and another of Romeo and Juliet, has been ruled unsuitable for single sex civil partnership ceremonies, which start next month.

Register Officer Janet Taubman said: "We had two pictures up before. There was a picture of a groom signing the register with a young bride and the other was of Romeo and Juliet on a swing.

"They were innocent but the new paintings are less likely to offend. We are looking forward to the civil partnerships. People have been waiting a long time."

The old pictures at Liverpool Register Office have been replaced with landscapes while the Wedding Room has been renamed The Ceremony Suite.

Liverpool City Council said: "The world's moved on. It's not just weddings any more - that's why it's the Ceremony Suite.

"This decision wasn't based on the new civil partnerships. They do all kinds of things - citizenship ceremonies, non-religious naming ceremonies and heterosexual partnership ceremonies.

"The wedding pictures did not reflect any of these. They have been moved to a more prominent position in the reception area."

The more I hear, the more I think this country is beyond saving.

John Carter · 15-11-2005, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mkpdavies

The more I hear, the more I think this country is beyond saving.

After a couple of weeks seriously delving INTO phpbb_stuff, I'd agree.

UKIP MAN · 15-11-2005, 05:47 PM

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A painting of a bride and groom has been removed from a register office in case it offends gay couples tying the knot.

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in case it offends gay couples tying the knot.

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in case it offends gay couples

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it offends gay couples

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offends gay couples

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offends

:? :shock:

IceDragon · 19-11-2005, 07:28 PM

What if one is offended by gay couples? No offence intended of course.

Supposing the pictures of landscapes which in other news sources are the replacements, are seen by people who are agoraphobic?

I see this as more of an issue than someone who is offended by a man and a woman being married.

Another thing...

How long will it be before a man and woman will not be allowed to be seen together in close proximity in case it offends homosexuals?

Cyburn · 19-11-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by IceDragon

What if one is offended by gay couples? No offence intended of course.

Supposing the pictures of landscapes which in other news sources are the replacements, are seen by people who are agoraphobic?

I see this as more of an issue than someone who is offended by a man and a woman being married.

Another thing...

How long will it be before a man and woman will not be allowed to be seen together in close proximity in case it offends homosexuals?

Would the same be done if something offended heterosexuals.

Hartlepool · 19-11-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IceDragon

What if one is offended by gay couples? No offence intended of course.

Supposing the pictures of landscapes which in other news sources are the replacements, are seen by people who are agoraphobic?

I see this as more of an issue than someone who is offended by a man and a woman being married.

Another thing...

How long will it be before a man and woman will not be allowed to be seen together in close proximity in case it offends homosexuals?

Or the Muselman. :roll: :roll:

Sarumano · 21-11-2005, 01:50 AM

How many couples (hetero or homo) even notice that there ARE paintings on the walls, let alone what thier sbject is?

kernow · 21-11-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hartlepool

How long will it be before a man and woman will not be allowed to be seen together in close proximity in case it offends homosexuals?

I cannot believe how quickly the PC brigade have taken over, I can for see a time in the not too distant future where heterosexual couples will not be allowed to marry until they have proved they've had a homosexual experience first! :shock:

IceDragon · 21-11-2005, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hartlepool

How long will it be before a man and woman will not be allowed to be seen together in close proximity in case it offends homosexuals?

I cannot believe how quickly the PC brigade have taken over, I can for see a time in the not too distant future where heterosexual couples will not be allowed to marry until they have proved they've had a homosexual experience first! :shock:

That will exclude anyone who can't stand pain. I think I am going to be sick, or is that not PC?

RedWhite&Blue · 21-11-2005, 10:44 PM

They should Hang up a Picture of DA VINCI"s Last supper, As they Claim The Messiah swung both ways, It all depends on the EYES of the Beholder, When i Look at a picture of the Last Super, I do not see a man who swings both way"s, But their again what do i know, Youve got to go with the HEART :?: ,

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19-11-2005, 07:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
IceDragon Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,048	What if one is offended by gay couples? No offence intended of course. Supposing the pictures of landscapes which in other news sources are the replacements, are seen by people who are agoraphobic? I see this as more of an issue than someone who is offended by a man and a woman being married. Another thing... How long will it be before a man and woman will not be allowed to be seen together in close proximity in case it offends homosexuals?

21-11-2005, 01:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sarumano Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Salisbury Posts: 309	How many couples (hetero or homo) even notice that there ARE paintings on the walls, let alone what thier sbject is?

21-11-2005, 10:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
RedWhite&Blue Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: upnorth Posts: 298	They should Hang up a Picture of DA VINCI"s Last supper, As they Claim The Messiah swung both ways, It all depends on the EYES of the Beholder, When i Look at a picture of the Last Super, I do not see a man who swings both way"s, But their again what do i know, Youve got to go with the HEART :?: ,