Gay Men Kicked Out of Public Pool in Kentucky and Official Cites 'The Bible' for why - Polidicks

Two gay men with with developmental and intellectual disabilities were kicked out of a swimming area at [url=http://www.cityofhazard.com/pavilion.html]The Pavilion[/url], a government recreational facility in Hazard, Kentucky. The men were clients of Mending Hearts, Inc. which provides support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, [url=http://community.kyequality.org/2011/06/two-gay-men-forced-to-leave-government.html]according to the Kentucky Equality Federation.[/url] The KEF [url=http://community.kyequality.org/2011/06/two-gay-men-forced-to-leave-government.html]says that the official that kicked the men out cited The Bible as the reason[/url]: [quote]"The Pavilion staff immediately entered the pool area and asked my clients and their staff to leave the Pavilion," stated Shirlyn Perkins, Executive Director of [Mending Hearts]. "My staff asked The Pavilion staff why they were being asked to leave, and they were informed that 'gay people' weren't allowed to swim there. My staff told this man that what he was trying to do was discrimination. The man stated that what he was doing was in the Bible and he could do it. My staff continued to argue with this man, but was ultimately forced to leave. My clients, whom already feel ridiculed and different, left the city owned facility crying and embarrassed for trying to participate in 'normal' activities that everyday 'normal' people do." Kentucky Equality Federation contacted City Manager Carlos Combs, Mayor Nan Gorman and the Office of the Governor.[/quote] A protest is being planned. Said Kentucky Equality Federation Children of LGBTI Parents Outreach Director Julia Oiler Spiegel: "The two gay males with developmental and intellectual disabilities were discriminated against by the staff of The Pavilion based on their sexual orientation...As a gay parent of a child with a developmental challenge, I am outraged by this complete act of ignorance directed at these young men and their staff. As a public community service, the The Pavilion has a responsibility to provide equal treatment to all members of their facility and to properly educate their staff accordingly. A Biblical comment is totally inappropriate. All citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky should be treated with equality and respect, based not only on their intellectual abilities but their sexual orientation as well. This was a humiliating experience for both of these young men and will not be tolerated. I demand a public apology, not only these young men, but to the clients and staff of Mending Hearts, Inc. as well as the LGBTI community of Perry County." Source: [url]http://community.kyequality.org/2011/06/two-gay-men-forced-to-leave-government.html[/url]

Assholes

Don't they know that the bible is fiction?

Why do these people live in the Middle Ages?

[QUOTE=luck_or_loss;30437766]Don't they know that the bible is fiction?[/QUOTE] Don't start.

Funny... I don't recall "Thou shalt kick gay people out of your public pools" being in the Bible.

And this is why religiousness is so hard to take seriously these days.. Hell I even consider myself more religiously smarter than any of these wankjobs blinded by the light.

[QUOTE=Joazzz;30437789]Why do these people live in the Middle Ages?[/QUOTE] Because their lives suck and they need something to hate in order to relieve stress.

[QUOTE=Joazzz;30437789]Why do these people live in the Middle Ages?[/QUOTE] They fought one of the most brutal wars to keep slavery, what else do you expect from them? [QUOTE=Psychokitten;30437806]Because their lives suck and they need something to hate in order to relieve stress.[/QUOTE] And this.

[QUOTE=OpethRockr55;30437799]Funny... I don't recall "Thou shalt kick gay people out of your public pools" being in the Bible.[/QUOTE] Something about people who violate God's commands needing to be driven out of society.

Sue.

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[QUOTE=Ridge;30437722]Assholes[/QUOTE] Well put to be honestly. That's what they are, assholes. Not truly religious.

[QUOTE=Bat-shit;30437882]Well put to be honestly. That's what they are, assholes. Not truly religious.[/QUOTE] You get saints and assholes everywhere in life, including religious organizations. It's simple human nature. EDIT: What are you trying to say Boomersocks?

Your religious beliefs don't give you the right to discriminate.

maybe they didnt want jizz in the pool

[QUOTE=Nick Clegg;30437961]maybe they didnt want jizz in the pool[/QUOTE] :frog:

It's their own private pool, they can have whoever they like in it. Maybe they looked dirty or something. You never know, poo might leak out of their loose arse or something :barf:

I believe that with all the prejudices going on over both mentally retarded and homosexual persons out there right now, that those people are already in the worst possible situation ever, and this is just one more thing in the ongoing saga of them feeling unwanted.

[QUOTE=David Cameron;30438011]It's their own private pool, they can have whoever they like in it. [/QUOTE] Read the title.

[QUOTE=ultra_bright;30437942]Your religious beliefs don't give you the right to discriminate.[/QUOTE] Not unless it's on private property. Your land, your rules.

"Why are you kicking us out?" "Because the book said so." Awful.

[QUOTE=ultra_bright;30438030]Read the title.[/QUOTE] My bad. EDIT: Automerge down, we have an Automerge down.

[quote]As a gay parent of a child with a developmental challenge, [/quote] how the hell does that work?

[QUOTE=David Cameron;30438011]It's their own private pool, they can have whoever they like in it. Maybe they looked dirty or something. You never know, poo might leak out of their loose arse or something :barf:[/QUOTE] There are not enough boxes in existence for you..

Because this is a public pool, and (in theory at least) funded by the state, this incedent is in violation of the Seperation of Church and State clause of the constitution. If we don't see disciplinary action, something smells bad in the state of Kentucky.

I fucking hope they don't get away with this!

I'd like to note that the only source doesn't mention any other witnesses, for all you know they could have misinterpreted them or simply angry because they got kicked out for breaking some rules. They do have a mental disorder. [highlight](User was permabanned for this post ("Constant trolling / Shit poster" - Swebonny))[/highlight]

[QUOTE=Nick Clegg;30438076]how the hell does that work?[/QUOTE] ....If you have sex with a hermaphrodite does that make you gay?

[QUOTE=Nick Clegg;30438076]how the hell does that work?[/QUOTE] Adoption.