9:53am Friday 10th July 2009
DAVID Cameron has taken it upon himself to apologise on behalf of the Conservative Party for various Thatcher government policies since becoming leader (privatising the railways and joining the Common Market are, sadly, not among them).
However, it is his apology for Section 28 I find most self-indulgent. Section 28, which prevented local authorities (therefore schools, libraries and social services) from promoting pro-homosexual material at public expense, was repealed five or six years ago now.
In my opinion, this may prove to be the “slippery slope” where it then becomes illegal not to promote homosexuality, and there may even follow discrimination against teachers who do not wish to promote it.
I have always supported equality for homosexuals, in terms of employment, pensions and civil partnerships, for example. However, in terms of same sex adoption and actively promoting homosexuality in our schools, I have always been opposed.
I do not oppose legitimate discussion on the issue in our schools (hateful and hurtful homophobia should not be tolerated). I do oppose subjecting children to adult issues.
Raising heterosexual awareness among the impressionable did not work in view of the increases in teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; promoting homosexuality is just as absurd.
Des More, Darlington.
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