Chris Bryant, the openly gay Labour MP for Rhondda, has said the reason he 'flipped' his second home was to escape homophobic thugs who daubed lewd messages on his main constituency property.
Let’s look closely at this reason.
To be forced to move house because of this type of behaviour by a few thugs, yes, thugs, is despicable. Frankly, these are the type of people who would be happy to stand on a BNP picket line, and shout abuse at anyone who dares to be different. There is no excuse for this type of behaviour, none whatsoever. These people should be caught and an example made of them. This is not politics, but a perversion, the politics of hatred against someone who is gay, someone who is different from the norm.
Homophobia is an irrational fear of what they don’t understand. I’m not homosexual, but I know people who are, and who are quite open about it, and good on them; my daughter has two good friends who are homosexuals, the nicest, most respected two people you would ever wish to meet. People should be taken for what they are, and not because they are homosexual, or lesbian or whatever.
I abhor what is happening in politics today, politicians are at an all time low, pigs in the trough comes to mind. But that should be handled by the ballet box and not by the fist, or by attacking people, irrespective of who they are. I used to be a Labour voter, but after what has happened, frankly, I just don’t know any more.
Chris Bryan, Rhondda MP, stated he flipped house because of “homophobic thugs” that may be true, and if he is challenged, I hope he has informed the police so the perpetrators can be arrested, and punished, whereby part of that punishment should also be counselling.
But that is no excuse, or reason to abuse the system. I’m not saying he did, but I think the reason given should be looked into, politicians of all denominations, when they stand for Parliament, take out a notional contract with the people they represent, and it is no excuse saying they were only following the rules.
That is rubbish, they are supposed to be “Honourable Member,” and expenses should be, “wholly and exclusively related to the administration of their work as an MP.” We trust them with our money to do the right thing.
I agree they should be paid a wage for the job, and there may well be an argument that their salaries have not kept pace with other sectors in the community. But who is to blame for that?
They are of course, they should have bitten the bullet and implemented recommendations by independent assessors, and not have forgone rises pretending to be “holier than thou,” and then behind the publics’ back, to pile on the expenses as if it’s just a tax perk instead of having a salary increase. With the attitude of: “what the public don’t know can’t harm them.”
That is disgraceful behaviour by people who should have known better. And what do they do? Apologize, as if that makes it all right. These are some of the excuses, which I’ve heard over the last few weeks.
To be forced to move house because of this type of behaviour by a few thugs, yes, thugs, is despicable. Frankly, these are the type of people who would be happy to stand on a BNP picket line, and shout abuse at anyone who dares to be different. There is no excuse for this type of behaviour, none whatsoever. These people should be caught and an example made of them. This is not politics, but a perversion, the politics of hatred against someone who is gay, someone who is different from the norm.
Homophobia is an irrational fear of what they don’t understand. I’m not homosexual, but I know people who are, and who are quite open about it, and good on them; my daughter has two good friends who are homosexuals, the nicest, most respected two people you would ever wish to meet. People should be taken for what they are, and not because they are homosexual, or lesbian or whatever.
I abhor what is happening in politics today, politicians are at an all time low, pigs in the trough comes to mind. But that should be handled by the ballet box and not by the fist, or by attacking people, irrespective of who they are. I used to be a Labour voter, but after what has happened, frankly, I just don’t know any more.
Chris Bryan, Rhondda MP, stated he flipped house because of “homophobic thugs” that may be true, and if he is challenged, I hope he has informed the police so the perpetrators can be arrested, and punished, whereby part of that punishment should also be counselling.
But that is no excuse, or reason to abuse the system. I’m not saying he did, but I think the reason given should be looked into, politicians of all denominations, when they stand for Parliament, take out a notional contract with the people they represent, and it is no excuse saying they were only following the rules.
That is rubbish, they are supposed to be “Honourable Member,” and expenses should be, “wholly and exclusively related to the administration of their work as an MP.” We trust them with our money to do the right thing.
I agree they should be paid a wage for the job, and there may well be an argument that their salaries have not kept pace with other sectors in the community. But who is to blame for that?
They are of course, they should have bitten the bullet and implemented recommendations by independent assessors, and not have forgone rises pretending to be “holier than thou,” and then behind the publics’ back, to pile on the expenses as if it’s just a tax perk instead of having a salary increase. With the attitude of: “what the public don’t know can’t harm them.”
That is disgraceful behaviour by people who should have known better. And what do they do? Apologize, as if that makes it all right. These are some of the excuses, which I’ve heard over the last few weeks.
I was too busy working for my constituents to pay attention to my expenses.
I made a mistake with my receipts.
I was only following the rules. I need the allowance because I need to be in Parliament on time by 9.30, and I can't be late. (This was said by an MP whose main residence was less than 30 miles from Parliament.)
If we are not allowed to claim these expenses, only the rich could stand for Parliament.
I made a mistake with my receipts.
I was only following the rules. I need the allowance because I need to be in Parliament on time by 9.30, and I can't be late. (This was said by an MP whose main residence was less than 30 miles from Parliament.)
If we are not allowed to claim these expenses, only the rich could stand for Parliament.
Granted, it’s expensive to live in London, and legitimate expenses should be paid, they are our public servants and deserve to be looked after, but from what I see, the only people they serve are themselves.
Lock once said, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely” not much has changed since his days. Do these people think they stand above the law of the land?
The public have a right to be angry, especially when we have almost 2.5 million people who are out of work, and where Bankers, who in the past made grave mistakes, walk away with enough money to live in luxury for the rest of their lives.
Emotions are running high on this, and the Speaker, Michael Martin, MP for Glasgow North East, could well be forced to resign, but is it really his fault? He was feeding from the same trough, and are they now to brush the smell off them and trying to throw the slops at him?
Lock once said, “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely” not much has changed since his days. Do these people think they stand above the law of the land?
The public have a right to be angry, especially when we have almost 2.5 million people who are out of work, and where Bankers, who in the past made grave mistakes, walk away with enough money to live in luxury for the rest of their lives.
Emotions are running high on this, and the Speaker, Michael Martin, MP for Glasgow North East, could well be forced to resign, but is it really his fault? He was feeding from the same trough, and are they now to brush the smell off them and trying to throw the slops at him?
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