| Topic: | Re:Reply | |
| Posted by: | John Hawkes | |
| Date/Time: | 28/04/26 16:18:00 |
Mr Ixer 'Mr Hawkes chose to use the word "normal", which could be interpreted as an unconscious bias that he considers gay couples as abnormal? I'm sure he'd deny that but given his apparent dislike of things that deviate from his norms of the past (trans people, Muslim culture, for example?) I'm not sure he'd be the best judge'. What makes you think you are competent to analyse what you claim are my views on these topics ? Other than the fact you always give me the impression that you believe you are the unbiased face of reason and expertise on pretty much everything. You claim that I have an 'unconscious bias' (more of your pseudo science) against gay couples and see them as 'abnormal'. And you presumptuously say that I would deny this. As I said, I know you think you are an expert on most issues but as regards knowing what I think, this is a topic you are unqualified to pronounce upon. Here is a definition of 'normal' - "conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected". 'Gay couples' do not fit this description. But in my opinion they are not 'abnormal' in the pejorative sense of the word. They are a minority group of which there are many in society society, in which as in other groups, are contained the good, the bad, the ugly and the stupid. Another typically illogical and unfounded claim of yours is that I have 'an apparent dislike of things that deviate from his norms of the past(trans people, Muslim culture, for example)'. I don't recall having 'norms of the past' (whatever that means) regarding these topics. I think you are confused by comments I made that were critical of transvestites who wish to encroach on what most normal (yes normal) people would say are spaces designated for women and girls in which many (most I would suggest) appreciate for the safety and modesty they provide. You may disagree of course but unfortunately the law is not on your side. And it is further true that I am not uncritical of Muslim culture which I consider misogynistic and often maliciously racist especially towards Jews. I suspect you, a faux liberal progressive, see them as freedom fighters for a homeland stolen from them by white colonialists and renamed Israel. Forgetting conveniently what happened in October 2023. Happily such issues were not prominent in my past. But I am pleased for Sir Elton and his husband/wife David who, having homes in England, the South of France and the US, plus private jet etc etc were missing what they really wanted, namely children, and were able to afford surrogacy and so bought two. But at least we agree 'the root issue is vetting and supervision by adoption authorities irrespective of an adopter's sexuality but looking at the individuals'. Though I think some are more suitable than others. So to get back to the start of this thread, is it not a pity and disgraceful that these authorities failed so abysmally in the case of the baby abusing perverts ? |