Persecution of Christian

[Nearly Sane]

Why should someone suffer discrimination in employment in a state-funded school on the basis of their sexuality. That seems entirely wrong to me.

And note NS's point - not all catholic schools will discriminate, although they all have a special privilege that allows them to do so, wrongly in my opinion.

To clarify they still discriminate but just for people to say they are Catholics, not in this case that they aren't same sex married.

[Harrowby Hall]

 And why is using a gendered pronoun more 'appropriate' than using gender neutral language?

Because "gender neutral" English is ugly, clumsy, imprecise English.

[ProfessorDavey]

Because "gender neutral" English is ugly, clumsy, imprecise English.

In your opinion - other opinions are available.

[Walter]

Because "gender neutral" English is ugly, clumsy, imprecise English.

I'm with you on that HH , but then I don't care who I offend

[Walter]

 OR,
I don't care who chooses to be offended by what I say

[ProfessorDavey]

I'm with you on that HH , but then I don't care who I offend

But is was HH who appeared to be offended by me choosing not to use gendered language, not the other way around. I think there is a smattering of hypocrisy in the 'political correctness gone mad' brigade when they imply this to be about avoiding offence, when it is they, themselves, who are expressing offence at people using language they don't like, not the other way around.

[Walter]

But is was HH who appeared to be offended by me choosing not to use gendered language, not the other way around. I think there is a smattering of hypocrisy in the 'political correctness gone mad' brigade when they imply this to be about avoiding offence, when it is they, themselves, who are expressing offence at people using language they don't like, not the other way around.

now I am confused 

[Walter]

today I self identify as...……..

a ring spanner . thank you .

[ProfessorDavey]

now I am confused 

You shouldn't be.

Most people I know who use what you might describe as PC language don't do so to avoid offence - it is just the normal language they use. Yet the "anti-PC brigade" seem constantly offended and riled by others choosing to use such language. It seems to me that it is the anti-PC brigade who seem to rush to being offended not the other way around.

And on the broader issue where the gender of the person involved is irrelevant to the point being made, why mention it.

[Walter]

You shouldn't be.

Most people I know who use what you might describe as PC language don't do so to avoid offence - it is just the normal language they use. Yet the "anti-PC brigade" seem constantly offended and riled by others choosing to use such language. It seems to me that it is the anti-PC brigade who seem to rush to being offended not the other way around.

And on the broader issue where the gender of the person involved is irrelevant to the point being made, why mention it.

because I like to know what sort of creature I'm talking to , Prof.

[ProfessorDavey]

because I like to know what sort of creature I'm talking to , Prof.

A post in which Walter complains about others using non-gendered language, while happily using a non gendered term himself.

[Walter]

A post in which Walter complains about others using non-gendered language, while happily using a non gendered term himself.

well
obviously you're a man because you're a prof

[jeremyp]

A post in which Walter complains about others using non-gendered language, while happily using a non gendered term himself.

Professress?

[Walter]

Professress?

 

[ProfessorDavey]

well
obviously you're a man because you're a prof

Extra diversity training for you