It
was reported (on national BBC’s Teletext) that Ann Widdecombe had
some of her theatre appearances cancelled as a result of her
‘homophobic’ comments. In this case her opinion on homosexuality
meaning that in the far distant future a medicine could be found,
made, discovered that would ‘heal’ homosexuality. Rather an
interesting viewpoint and ripe for a very long TV discussion, me
thinks. There are however a few things to consider here, firstly –
what about freedom of speech? Are we now going to pander to the
opinions held by smallish pressure groups? Or the liberal soft
middle-class elite? I think perhaps it is time to define ‘freedom’.
Secondly we need to have a good look at the whole PC issue. The
trouble with political correctness is that instead it working for the
good of all, it only works for a very few. Ann, we all know her
cherished religious views, is a most outspoken person I know with some very interesting viewpoints that command some
respect. A lot of people including myself have basic views on human
behaviour. It should not be forgotten that we are animals as well,
meaning mammalian, having the same basic instincts as all other
animals, mammalian, avian or reptilian.
The
problem comes with the social veneer we have developed, although it
fails often. Friends, let’s get real, Ann just opened her mouth,
it’s her opinion, so what? Anyone died as a result? Has Putin and
Trump resigned because of it? Has Brexit finally been completed? No? The Eiffel Tower collapsed? So,
keep our heads together and start looking at more pressing matters!
The Lord knows we have so many in the UK still to solve.
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