Holier Than Thou

Homophobic Remarks Slam Gay MP's Christmas Card
It has all the hallmarks of a politician's glossy Christmas card.

Pastoral setting? Check.

Doe-eyed golden retriever? Check.

Handsome couple dressed in smart casual? Check.

Same-sex couple?

That was too much for "a handful of bigots" who objected to Scott Brison's holiday greeting card depicting him and spouse Maxime St. Pierre, according to the Nova Scotia Liberal MP.

"The overwhelming response has been very positive," Brison said from Windsor, N.S. "There's always a very, very tiny minority of bigots. It's their problem, it's not my problem."

At least one news website had to shut down its comments section running under a story about the card. The Globe and Mail web editor said the section was shut down because of "hateful and homophobic remarks." [...]

Matt Mills, editorial director of the gay news group Pink Triangle Press, said it's a mistake to block homophobes.

"Gay and lesbian people do know that homophobia exists and is expressed all the time," he said.

"Our approach is that shutting down comments when there are homophobic remarks that come out really just drives that homophobia underground and out of the public eye. It is an exercise, in some ways, in denial. And I don't think that's constructive ... We can't fight it if we can't see it." [...]

'Bigots' React to Brison's Christmas Card
COMMENT
edrick169 writes:
"I have every RIGHT to voice those opinions in a respectful manner without being called or labeled a "bigot" or "homophobic".
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Almost right, but not. You do enjoy the right to express your opinion respectfully. And those who disagree enjoy the same right to respond.

You can't claim the right to free speech only to deny that for others. "Bigot" and "homophobic" are acceptable terms in English parlance. And if it is the opinion of others that you are a bigot and a homophobe, then it is simply that .. their opinion.

Sorry to rain on your parade, but these rights are universal and guaranteed by the Charter.

Canadian Lawmaker Scott Brison and His Brokeback Christmas Card
COMMENTS
It looks like the ending to one of those mood alteration med ads…. lol I LIKE IT

Scott Brison is my MP in Nova Scotia. Although it's wonderful that he was elected to Parliament as an openly gay man, I can tell you I didn't vote for him. His support of free trade between Canada and Columbia, and his previous support of two tiered health care (although where he stands now, I don't know [because he didn't respond to my letter]) are things I can't look past.
Cute photo though.

Does it weird anyone else out how much they look like brothers?…

I really do not get how this is a Christmas card. Where's the snow, reindeer, santa etc… I think you missed the boat Scott.
Happy Holidays
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