Yes, the Miller debacle has really boiled my… blood too.
If it was, say, one of the Tories’ pariahs, one of the Jobseekers or someone on benefits that had been paid too much, either by accident or design, then you can guarantee that they’d be forced to pay back the entire amount, and possibly (and rightly, if deliberate fraud) serve a prison term too.

Why should Miller be any different?
Sack her, force her to pay back every penny. If she doesn’t – Prison. Repossess her million-pound home too.
I hate Tories….

Copper: “So I take it you won’t be appearing at Legends then?”

Dear me… Some really “tyred” puns here… :apologetic:

This article from MSN News is particularly interesting:
http://news.uk.msn.com/comment-and-analysis/articles?cp-documentid=258581953

The last part is particularly relevant, especially to those who think that this story does not matter.
(The emphasis on the last sentence is mine.)

In an article for the PinkNews website, Sam Bannister says he is surprised how many commentators in the gay and lesbian press “reacted to Tom’s announcement with disdain”.

“It’s not newsworthy, they said. Who cares? He isn’t brave. Being gay is not a big deal any more.”

Bannister begs to differ. The LGBT community “did not spend the last few decades getting beaten up, attacked, spat on, and killed, just so we could sneer at other guys for coming out,” he writes. “It will be of great comfort to young LGBT kids who see this shining example and realise there is nothing wrong with who they are.”

I agree with Bannister.
Working with LGBT youth, I frequently see that sexuality IS still a big deal to them. It shouldn’t be.
We still have a long, long way to go. Some of the comments on here are proof of that.

TonyT – Like with any celebrity, the media will always try and find out who the boyfriend/ girlfriend of that celebrity are, regardless of sexuality.
Frankly, the appearance of that article came as no surprise.

Don

Hello Dean,

I have on file (courtesy of another Forum member, Alan Clark), the extract from the 25 EFTS Operational Record Book, which mentions this aircraft.
Due to the contents of this document, I am not prepared to post the extract here. If you would be so kind to e-mail me via my website (link in my signature), I shall gladly send it to you.

Don Bryans

Real Gone Kid by Deacon Blue is a good one. 😎

This is good news.
Now young LGBT people have a positive role-model in Tom.
I certainly wish that there had been a Tom Daley around when I was 19, and in the process of coming out.
I recall only too well how difficult the coming-out process can be (bearing in mind mine was in 1989, and things have changed since then, thank goodness). It is bad enough as it is, it must be thousands of times worse when you are a household name, and are wondering how your fan base and sporting peers will respond.

His Youtube video was an act of incredible bravery, as there is (still) homophobia in sport (and, judging by some of the disgusting responses on Twitter), in society too. Like Tom himself said, it shouldn’t be an issue in this day and age.
I noticed how he didn’t “label” himself. Neither should we label him.
He is in a relationship with someone who he says makes him feel safe and happy. That is all that should matter.

“We all knew he was gay before he did…”

No you didn’t. That was just idle, inappropriate speculation.
Tom does come across as effeminate, but using that to judge his (perceived) sexuality is in itself homophobic.

If you were to meet me, and hear me speak, would you perceive me as straight? Quite possibly.

Don
Critter592

Yellow rubber gloves…
Dodgy chat-up lines…
Taking yer gun to bed…

Should I be worried? :highly_amused:

Isn’t the amount of thread drift incredible?!