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Europe
EU Bans Homophobia
2006-01-26
Ohfergawdsake.
The European Parliament adopted a joint resolution Wednesday against homophobia that LGBT activists cheered as an important step of progress in Europe.
And we've had it with those claustrophobes, too! Out of the closet, you!
As long as we're banning phobias, I'm calling for an end to hydrophobia as well.
The resolution, titled Homophobia in Europe, was tabled by five political parties and passed by a 469-149 vote with 41 abstentions.
Well done, unelected, unaccountable MEPs. Your day's work is done. Have the taxpayers take you out for a nice long lunch. You've certainly earned it.
The long measure defines "homophobia" as "an irrational fear and aversion of homosexuality and of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people based on prejudice, similar to racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, sexism." It calls on member states to take action "in the fight against homophobia, sexual orientation discrimination and to promote and implement the principle of equality in their society and legal order." The officers of the Intergroup on Lesbian and Gay Rights praised the resolution, and called on EU Justice Affairs Commissioner Franco Frattini to act on it. "I am extremely pleased that the E.P. gives such a strong and clear signal that we will not acquiesce to a climate of hatred and intolerance," said Sophie in't Veld, vice president of the Intergroup.
"Now get out there and make some white trash yobbos really really sorry."
"Even in the U.K., where enormous advances have been made, a young man was kicked to death just before Christmas for no other reason than he was homosexual. If the E.U. does nothing, it is party to every single blow that was rained upon that individual and other men like him and on gay women across the E.U.," said Michael Cashman, the Intergroup's president.
What's the over/under on the coming ban on Islamophobia?
Posted by:Faith

#29  I think you'll find that homophobia is illegal in Europe unless it's Islamic homophobia. Hence, Iqbal Sacranie gets a free pass to say that homosexuality "is unacceptable." Don't try this if you're an Infidel though.
Posted by: safi   2006-01-26 20:01  

#28  "...got the chaps."

ROFL! *snort*

Gawd I'd hate to be SFPD...
Posted by: .com   2006-01-26 18:08  

#27  CS, We know you're from the Bay Area. So, I'd be careful with that STUD idea. Been there, done that, got the chaps.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2006-01-26 17:58  

#26  Dammit I get this again, even with my impekable cred.....

Nothing to see here.

Move along... Move along...
Posted by: 6   2006-01-26 17:54  

#25  Phobophobia - an irrational fear of irrational fear. European Parliament, you are guilty of it. Now stop it.
Posted by: BH   2006-01-26 17:13  

#24  "I demand an immediate ban on acrophobia!"

--Peter Parker
Posted by: Mike   2006-01-26 16:41  

#23  "Homophobia is illegal in Europe, do you hear me? ILLEGAL! You will embrace diversity, and you will like it! WE HAVE WAYS OF MAKING YOU TOLERANT! Now get in that theatre and sit through a full showing of Barebutt Mounting without averting your eyes, or the consequences will be most unpleasant."
Posted by: Mike   2006-01-26 16:40  

#22  Oh baby, CS, you just stepped in it big time, lol.
Posted by: .com   2006-01-26 16:30  

#21  The primary goal of STUDs is to promote the heterosexual lifestyle. We are not saying you have to engage in that activity, just support those that make the CHOICE. I also want to let it be known that will not discriminate against women. They are free to join that auxiliary wing as a Studette and may be pressed into service at meetings. I mean while were are at Hooters we might need them to pass the wings, fries, or get more napkins while the Hooters girls are otherwise engaged (getting us beer, wings, fries, etc). All Hooters girls get automatic membership as a Studette and need not carry a membership card of wear the Studette uniform. Follow this link for acceptable uniform standards. Also we will not discriminate against anyone based race, creed, national origin, or political party. We are a Big Tent organization were Jews, Gentiles, Muslims, Hindus, etc can express openly that they are and forever will be Heterosexual without fear. The only caveat to this rule is that Ted Kennedy is not welcome at any function, this for the safety of the Hooters girls and the Studettes that may mistakenly accept a ride home with him. We just canÂ’t live with the liability.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-01-26 16:28  

#20  We could cue this up on the juke box and play hard to get. ;-)
Posted by: .com   2006-01-26 15:19  

#19  We will meet in Hooters each week (with the churches blessing) and make up names for female body parts. With your help we can keep heterosexuality alive and kicking.

Sarge: Mothballed breeders invited as well? I'll need an 8 digit grid on that Hooters? I'm not keen on the anatomic renaming scheme, (too much to remember). I'll be happy to look on however, eat some wings and enjoy an adult beverage or two.
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-01-26 15:14  

#18  I wonder if the ban extends to GAY COCKROACHES?
Posted by: Spin Boldak   2006-01-26 12:26  

#17  ROFL, CS!!!

I'm there, lol.
Posted by: .com   2006-01-26 12:16  

#16  What's next? Mandatory Gay/Lesbian acts after watching episodes of the L-word and Brokeback Mountain? It will help us breeder types understand homos? When I entered the military homos were banned, after a while it was optional, and I left before it became mandatory! I am going to start the first chapter of “Straight, Talkers, and Underrepresented Dudes” or STUDs. We will meet in Hooters each week (with the churches blessing) and make up names for female body parts. With your help we can keep heterosexuality alive and kicking. WhoÂ’s with me?
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-01-26 12:13  

#15  "... LGBT activists cheered as an important step of progress in Europe"

Yaayyyeeeeee were Gaayyyeeeeee!
Posted by: DepotGuy   2006-01-26 11:44  

#14  This is another step toward total regulation of free speach in Europe. Think about it.
Posted by: Secret Master   2006-01-26 11:13  

#13  Irrational laws for irrational people.
Posted by: BH   2006-01-26 10:53  

#12  Gee, now they wish to ban an "irrational" fear.

Maybe they should move to ban instinctual fears next.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2006-01-26 09:48  

#11  Along with "homophobia," let's ban "vampirism," "lycanthropy," and other mythical diseases.
Posted by: Jackal   2006-01-26 09:31  

#10  If they battle it like they battle anti-Semitism, then it's not worth the paper it's printed on, Michael & Sophie.

If they battle it like the battle anti-Semitism, then gays are in serious danger in Europe.
Posted by: Robert Crawford   2006-01-26 08:56  

#9  
EU Adopts Brokeback Politics and Bans Homophobia
Brussels Sprouts New PC Weapon

Posted by: Hildabeasti   2006-01-26 08:12  

#8  If they battle it like they battle anti-Semitism, then it's not worth the paper it's printed on, Michael & Sophie.

Posted by: Desert Blondie   2006-01-26 07:17  

#7  When will they do something really useful like ban bureaucracy?
Posted by: 3dc   2006-01-26 03:23  

#6  Ohfergawdsake.

wot she said.
Posted by: RD   2006-01-26 01:42  

#5  I abstane, or is that abstent? Whatever. (Nice flag, Faith.) "I'm against hydrophobia too," said Sophi in't Veld, VP Intergrophobia.
Posted by: Inspector Clueso   2006-01-26 00:33  

#4  Oh yea, come and get me...

The homophobic Captain America
Posted by: Captain America   2006-01-26 00:31  

#3  Frank has got it!
Posted by: 3dc   2006-01-26 00:19  

#2  gonna enforce this in the Islamic ghettos neighborhoods? If not, then STFU, cowards
Posted by: Frank G   2006-01-26 00:13  

#1  From what I understand of Sweden, this will cover even disapproval without hatred.
Posted by: Korora   2006-01-26 00:07  

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