@carolen You'll die waiting for that one. My kids would be out that door so fast their feet wouldn't touch the ground. This fucking shit really pisses me off, it's the principle of it and the hypocrisy.
@carolen If even self described atheists can't see why this is an enormous problem, a huge red flag and an all round disgrace then they need to give their heads a wobble. This shite is happening all over the country too, pushed by the oh look at meeeeeeeeeeee, I am so good, so very inclusive and tolerant and better than the rest of you pick me twats. Then when the wolf eats them they will wonder why.
@carolen Oh extremely selective, only ever goes one way. Why don't they all just lie down in the road and beg to be trampled on and then clothe themselves in head to toe bin bags just be to completely sure.
A Hampshire primary school has axed its traditional Easter celebrations amid growing controversy over religious inclusivity.
Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh has cancelled both its Easter Bonnet Parade and Easter Service, sparking a swift backlash from parents and social media users. In a letter to families, the school explained the decision was taken to respect the diverse religious beliefs within its community.
In the letter, Miss Mander told parents: “We understand that the change may be disappointing to some, especially those who have cherished these traditions over the years. “However, we believe that this decision aligns with our values of inclusivity and respect for diversity.”
The letter also states that the school, which has no religious affiliation, will be taking part in Refugee Week in June and working to become a School of Sanctuary.
One critic branded the move an "utter disgrace" in a heated online response that has fuelled debate about the decision. “What you have done by cancelling Easter is outrageous, shame on you,” they added.
Another user pointed out that that the school is continuing to promote Easter related activities on its Facebook page, despite cancelling its celebrations. He jokingly commented on one such post: “Happy Easter children, but don’t tell your head teacher.” Others asked whether the school would look to cancel Christmas next.
Norwood Primary School has a “Respect for other faiths and beliefs” page on its website. It states: “Throughout the school year important celebrations in the lives of our children and school community are marked and celebrated together. These include EID, Diwali, Christmas and Easter.” It says that the schools timetable ensures that “children learn about key events in the British calendar and their importance in their lives.”
But Mr Peston, political editor for ITV News, replied: 'You're not treating everyone the same because none of your other employees are going to come to you with that kind of request.'
Ms McGovern admitted that she thought employees who ask for such unusual requests were 'taking the p**s' but felt she couldn't be 'the judge' of what was a real mental illness.
In another instance, she shared how another young employee refused to tidy up at the end of a shift because they felt the role was 'too triggering'.
'You end up trying to work your way through all of this without offending everyone with all these conditions and things which are medicalised,' she added.
@Flick after a circumciser mistakenly cut deep into her vagina. I was sixteen years old when he died, and immediately married out by his brothers. My husband's family wanted me to be circumcised but I refused until I got pregnant and was taken to some local midwives who insisted I must be circumcised or I die with the baby. I was in labor but still refused.
Then, one of the midwives told my husband and his mother that they saw a piece of wood and not a child, coming out of my vagina. They said if I don't allow them to circumcise me within the next five minutes that I would give birth to a piece of wood. My husband was annoyed and slapped me twice and instructed the midwives to forcefully circumcise me, and then, threatened me that if I refused that he would gladly strangle me to death and marry a younger girl. I was helpless and opened my legs for the midwives to circumcise me.
I don't know if it was deliberate as one of the midwives cut deep from my vagina into my anus and I started bleeding uncontrollably. It took hours before they could contain the situation. But I lost the baby and the circumcision resulted into an obstetric fistula, leaving me with leaking feaces and urine! My husband left me and married another woman while I returned to my father's house before it took me two years to cure the obstetric fistula!"
SNP could look again at self-ID female lavatory policy.
Scottish Government’s permanent secretary says review will happen if two landmark legal rulings suggest it is unlawful.
The SNP government’s self-ID policy allowing trans civil servants to access female toilets will be reviewed if two landmark legal rulings suggest it is unlawful, Scotland’s most senior mandarin has said.
John-Paul Marks, the Scottish Government’s permanent secretary, expressed confidence that the policy allowing male-bodied trans employees “to use the facilities they feel most comfortable with” was legal. But he said the guidance would be looked at again following a forthcoming ruling in an employment tribunal in Scotland about the right of trans people to access female-only areas.
The UK Supreme Court will also shortly issue its ruling over the definition of “woman” and whether it includes a trans person with a gender recognition certificate. The Scottish Government’s lawyers argued during the case, which was brought by the feminist campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS), that Equality Act protections are capable of applying to a “pregnant man” who was born female.
Among the 42 signatories are the members of Coldplay, actor Joanna Lumley, film director Stephen Frears, psychotherapist Susie Orbach, the poet Lemn Sissay, former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, and former BBC director-general Tony Hall.
Other signatories include a roster of academic experts and senior psychotherapists, journalist and peer Rosie Boycott, chair of School of African and Oriental Studies Lord Hastings, and writer and ex-Chumbawamba musician Alice Nutter.
This week’s hearing marks the latest chapter in a decade-long fight by Batmanghelidjh and her supporters to rescue the reputation of a charity that before its downfall was hugely popular with the public, media and politicians alike, attracting the support of prime ministers, artists, and celebrities.
55 year old Hebridean Rad, walked this path since I was 13, you won't get me off it now! Has passion for unsuitable swishy coats, poetry and books, lots and lots of books, and cats, musn't forget the cats. Is known as Esme Weatherwax for a reason.Creag an Sgairbh Virescit Vulnere Virtus