Los Angeles' police department recently found themselves served after copper Eric Holyfield claimed officials discriminated against his anti-gay religious beliefs. Well, there's a similar case brewing over in merry old England:
Graham Cogman, a constable with 15 years experience, is taking action against Norfolk Police as he claims he was victimised for refusing to wear a pink ribbon on his uniform to mark a "gay pride" event, and for questioning the force's stance towards gay men and lesbians.The 49-year churchgoer, who circulated emails to officers quoting the biblical stance on homosexuality being a sin, claims he is being singled out because of his beliefs. The force has responded by saying it will not tolerate any "homophobic behaviour".
Cops aren't the only civil "servants" who get caught up in pink-tinged political debates.
Remember registrar Lillian Ledele, who fought for - and won - her right to refuse gay marriage certificates? The civil arena's rapidly becoming the battle ground for the ever-evolving culture wars. While we surely don't condone religious discrimination, perhaps people harboring faith-based prejudices should find more private fields…
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If you want to be a bigot, you should go work for your hateful church or maybe the Salvation Army.
There are religions that say that its not okay to interact with people of a different color. By this justification, they shouldn't respect other people's holidays as well.
While I don't believe the police force should allow his homophobic remarks to be tolerated, I don't think he should be forced to wear a pink ribbon, either.
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Maybe it's just me but this guy has a serious case of "gay face". Why can't the self-haters just hate themselves and leave everyone else alone.
Hm, from reading the article I don't get the impression he was made to wear a pink ribbon at all; the staff were just sent a mass email encouraging them to wear a pink ribbon.
I think his complaints about how the police force's gay friendly stance are making his life difficult are a load of bollocks.
I don't work for the police, but I'm a civil servant and there are many things my organisation does that I disagree with. That doesn't keep me from doing my job.
If he is a closet case let him stay there cause from that photo the
energy he puts out is nasty, we don't him on our team. I really don't think he looks gay, just one of those sorts you wanna keep your kids away from.
And I for one, would NEVER mix pink with black! Too 'eighties.
He looks like Andrew Sullivan's brother.
He looks like Andrew Sullivan's brother.
WOW…..And he isn't Black….where is that idiot Churchshit-Y be so stupid at now?
oh hell weve all worked with these weak individuals that love to quote from that bible book and if you dont agree with them off to hell you go. And its always okay to offend the gays by calling them immoral or sinners. The guy probably gets talked about all the time. I know I would being the immoral sinner that I am.