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We discussed
Speaking your mind
12/11/2009
The House of Lords and Commons are rowing over a recent law which makes 'homophobic hatred' a crime.
The Lords say the law must guarantee freedom of speech and that people should be able to criticise gay relationships if they want to. MPs disagree.
Should you have the right to say what you like? Or are some subjects off-limits?
The comments below are archived from 5 live Now which runs live between 9-10am during the Breakfast Phone-in each weekday morning. Find out more about 5 live Now here.
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08:54
I dont doubt the good intent in gay hate crime protection. But acting on our attractions, gay or straight is a personal decision we choose based on ourmoral values. We even educate our kids this way at school. We form those values by discussion and debate. This law is a disgraceful affront to our democracy. Pete, Leics.
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08:55
Until everyone learns tolerance and respect 4 all people,especially those aspects which cannot be altered like sexual orientation,the government must play its part in enforcing the protection of people under potential threat from general ignorance.but the approach must be comprehensive;cultural and sexuality sensitivity in schools,lets catch up with the netherlands, its embarrassing.
08:57
We don't need any legislation that will compromise free speech. Free speech means we have the right to offend. Not slander or insight hatred, just offend . I'm a heterosexual atheist who finds it objectionable when religion is used to condem homosexuality. However, people have a right to those views and I relish the opportunity to discuss those views. Passing laws to stop such views being expressed would stifle debate and the chance to open minds. Philip from Bournemouth.
08:58
You call it an "outburst of moral outrage", Nicky. I call it free speech.
09:01
Free speech should be exactly that. I believe that same sex relationships are wrong and i should be able to express that. Equally others can challenge me.
09:02
Carol on Facebook says: When my boss told me that I could not go on holiday at Easter because I am Jewish and should let my Christian friends go instead, I was invited to take him to a tribunal, but I just laughed at his anti-Semitic ignorance! Perhaps gay/lesbian folk should take a similar stance and not be so quick to take offence!
09:03
Mark on Facebook says: People are too ready to be offended, any comment any hint of critisim sends some people into a persecution complex. If it turns out being allowed to say what you think then it needs to be an even playing field. Religion and its practices seem untouchable and that sould not be the case iif homosexuals can be critisied so should religion after all religion is a choice sexuality is how you are made.
09:03
BBC News - Last-ditch bid for 'gay hate' law: http://tinyurl.com/yzw7dlo
09:03
If it's not alright for people to be intolerant then ban the three single god religions and there holy books, as they are very intolerant. Michael in london
09:06
Of course you can say what you want BUT be prepared to face the consequences of your actions. I personally don't like the whole Gay thing BUT I would never make a comment to a gay person simply because it not a nice thing to do. David from Cambridge
09:06
What an absurd law, where is our society going? This is the 1st law i may b obliged2 break: im a christian & this law wud compromise God's laws. Nat, Rugby
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