Comments on: Heinz and homophobia http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/heinz-and-homophobia.htm Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Alan Salter http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/heinz-and-homophobia.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1205 Alan Salter Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:29:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1796#comment-1205 I'll leave this post and then duck...<br/>I don't find the sight of two men kissing particularly attractive but aren't we missing the point.<br/>Its an ADVERT and if it pus people off the product, then Heinz have every right to withdraw it. I’ll leave this post and then duck…
I don’t find the sight of two men kissing particularly attractive but aren’t we missing the point.
Its an ADVERT and if it pus people off the product, then Heinz have every right to withdraw it.

]]> By: Robert Rouse http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/heinz-and-homophobia.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1204 Robert Rouse Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:04:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1796#comment-1204 Lynne, as an American I applauded what I thought was Great Britain's openness in allowing the Heinz commercial. My wife and I both thought it was humorous and bold at the same time. Video of the ad is a big hit amongst the liberal blogs in the US. I am now discouraged by the news that the ad has been pulled. It was if Heinz went from a spine of steel to that of a jellyfish. Kudos on your stance! Lynne, as an American I applauded what I thought was Great Britain’s openness in allowing the Heinz commercial. My wife and I both thought it was humorous and bold at the same time. Video of the ad is a big hit amongst the liberal blogs in the US. I am now discouraged by the news that the ad has been pulled. It was if Heinz went from a spine of steel to that of a jellyfish. Kudos on your stance!

]]> By: HE Elsom http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/heinz-and-homophobia.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1203 HE Elsom Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:26:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1796#comment-1203 The Heinz advert isn't about sex at all -- it's about having someone making New York deli sandwiches for you at home, a job typically done by "Mum". The people who object to it just have dirty minds.<br/><br/>Regards,<br/><br/>Helen The Heinz advert isn’t about sex at all — it’s about having someone making New York deli sandwiches for you at home, a job typically done by “Mum”. The people who object to it just have dirty minds.

Regards,

Helen

]]> By: Stephen Glenn http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/heinz-and-homophobia.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1202 Stephen Glenn Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:38:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1796#comment-1202 Thanks for signing EDM 1889 Lynne. I'll add you to my original post on the subject as a signatory along with the original 10 names.<br/><br/>Sadly the US press stories on this topic are lagging behind the story still only quoted 6 MPs having signed this and that there are only 1300 signatories on the largest petition which today moved beyond 10,000. Thanks for signing EDM 1889 Lynne. I’ll add you to my original post on the subject as a signatory along with the original 10 names.

Sadly the US press stories on this topic are lagging behind the story still only quoted 6 MPs having signed this and that there are only 1300 signatories on the largest petition which today moved beyond 10,000.

]]> By: Mash http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2008/06/heinz-and-homophobia.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1201 Mash Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:32:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1796#comment-1201 I agree, it is hugely important that we work in order to eradicate all forms of homophobia in British society. There are numerous organisations, such as Stonewall and other charities that do an exceptional job in tackling mainstream homophobia. However, whilst I accept there remains widespread opposition towards this particular advert, in a democratic society people should exercise their right to express their opinions, whether we approve of them or not. The essence of democracy is to promote democratic debate, in an environment that is free of fear and intimidation. I agree, it is hugely important that we work in order to eradicate all forms of homophobia in British society. There are numerous organisations, such as Stonewall and other charities that do an exceptional job in tackling mainstream homophobia. However, whilst I accept there remains widespread opposition towards this particular advert, in a democratic society people should exercise their right to express their opinions, whether we approve of them or not. The essence of democracy is to promote democratic debate, in an environment that is free of fear and intimidation.

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