The problem is her beliefs are hurtful to other human beings, because they devalue their lives.
I'm not gay but I understand being gay makes your life much more difficult, especially for young people. When organisations show support for gay people through these symbols it is their way of showing support for them to help makes those lives a little less difficult.
I personally cannot fathom why any human being would refuse to display a symbol that would make another person feel better about themselves, especially one who has a difficult path in life already.
I think any player who refuses to wear a pride jumper should no longer be part of the club. There's no excuse for it, and using folk tales as a justification is just rubbish.
After reading some of the comments about the Essendon CEO today I feel physically sick and am actively looking to leave Australia. The number of people trying to justify the position that is is ok to ostracise gay people because it is your 'personal belief' is heart breaking.
Imagine how a gay kid feels seeing so many people supporting someone thinking they are 'evil' just because of who they love? Imagine how a gay kid who follows AFLW feels knowing there are players who say I'd rather not play than say you are ok?
It's an absolute disgrace that these sort of views have a level of acceptance in our society. They should be considered on the same level as being a nazi or a racist.
Rubbish. Woke virtue signalling by corporations is a fad, a gimmick motivated by fear of social rejection for their product. To force your employees to toe the line while publicly proclaiming diversity and inclusion for all smacks of hypocrisy.
I pity the child who needs that type of forced outward support from Telstra or Qantas or the AFL to validate their life, to feel accepted, as it is hollow and false.
Real support is required, real love, real validation.
I am yet to see a denouncing of gays, a proclamation of evil, a signal of hatred from the player in question. If there has been one then that is unacceptable. Choosing not to play is not hatred
Mmmm Nazis and Jews. Not sure that I would use that example.
You indicated her personal beliefs do not support the "pride" theme. She obviously couldn't stand the thought of wearing a jumper that supported a marginalised sector of society (ironic really). I assume that means she does not support LGBQI people or their lifestyle. Would love to revisit if she were to have a gay child.
Or am I wrong to assume she is against "gays"?
Pretty sure she plays in a team alongside gay women. Doesn’t seem to be an issue there. No mention of her being ostracised by her team mates for her hatred of them.
