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Title: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: albitz on 03 October 2011, 17:13:38
Good or bad ? Discuss ?
http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2011/10/03/parent-1-and-parent-2-to-replace-mum-and-dad-on-passport-forms/?ncid=webmail6
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 October 2011, 17:16:00
So, how exactly are these same sex couples planning to reproduce?  ;)
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: albitz on 03 October 2011, 17:26:11
Surrogate mothers and adoption is quite common these days. ;)
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Richie London on 03 October 2011, 18:39:04
So, how exactly are these same sex couples planning to reproduce?  ;)

they can't and they don't need to. they get priority over adoption now in case they claim discrimination over heterosexuals.
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: jonnycool on 03 October 2011, 22:45:49
A reflection on modern times I suppose - they wouldn't have done it if there wasn't demand for it  :-\
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: albitz on 03 October 2011, 22:48:43
Or the powerful lobbyists involved hadnt applied the necessary degree of pressure to have it introduced. ;)
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: jonnycool on 03 October 2011, 22:51:22
Or the powerful lobbyists involved hadnt applied the necessary degree of pressure to have it introduced. ;)

Yeah, good point - that as well
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: cleggy on 03 October 2011, 23:10:00
Namby Pamby BLOODY Liberals >:( >:(
You are born either M or F,  it is fine for 90% of us so what if we offend the Q** sorry  rest.
Keep as it is  :y :y
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Rods2 on 05 October 2011, 03:36:21
IMHO the UK lost the plot when men were barred from behaving like men, they had to show their sensitive side and women are expected to behave like men with power careers, more metal studs than a miggy engine and and a body covered in tattoos.  ::)

In the Ukraine, women like to be feminine with slim sexy bodies, good makeup and fashionable clothes, so they present themselves immaculately to the world and just automatically do all the pink stuff. Men are expected to act like men, drink beer and Vodka and use chain saws and big axes to chop the wood.  :y When I had put my Ukrainian girlfriend (now wife) in the family way (well you don't buy a car without giving it a good test drive  ;) :y) and I took her to the regional hospital for a scan, I had to sit in the waiting room as this was women's stuff, so men wait outside. The result of this is their society seems more relaxed, natural and comfortable at this level than the UK.

As an English, white, middle aged, heterosexual male, I don't feel I have any rights under any Government in this country anymore, and it is not geared towards my thoughts, values and aspirations, or maybe I'm getting old and just a grumpy old so and so....

And while all the PC equality stuff, with big Government budgets is taking centre stage, all the minor stuff like paying less tax (so we all have more money to spend), getting the country to live within its means etc, takes second place.  >:( >:( >:(

Does anybody else feel the same?
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 October 2011, 07:40:02
So, how exactly are these same sex couples planning to reproduce?  ;)

I would imagine by greasing the palms - or any other applicable bits - of the person/s holding the infant.

After all, in this newly enlightened age, money buys anything – or so it seems.
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 October 2011, 07:43:24

As an English, white, middle aged, heterosexual male/---



 Please be careful Rod, you (and like souls) are rapidly becoming an endangered species.
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 October 2011, 08:24:56

As an English, white, middle aged, heterosexual male/---



 Please be careful Rod, you (and like souls) are rapidly becoming an endangered species.

Indeed.

Nice to see you back, Den. Long time no see. :y
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 October 2011, 08:38:04

As an English, white, middle aged, heterosexual male/---



 Please be careful Rod, you (and like souls) are rapidly becoming an endangered species.

Indeed.

Nice to see you back, Den. Long time no see. :y
Indeed... Does this mean the "Career Change" has now happened? If so... Congratulations :y :y :y
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 October 2011, 10:00:58

I would imagine by greasing the palms - or any other applicable bits - of the person/s holding the infant.

Failing that, out with the turkey baster. ;D

Quote
After all, in this newly enlightened age, money buys anything – or so it seems.

.. and if you don't have the money, you have the "right" to have it anyway. >:(
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Gaffers on 05 October 2011, 10:10:12
I may be leaving myself open here but I dont see an issue with it.

Same sex couples are a common thing now and public office policies need to reflect the society it supports.  It may not be a paletable subject for some but I would rather give more rights to a same sex couple who were willing and able to give a child, adopted or otherwise, a loving caring stable family life than to some of what I see are the dregs of society popping out babies to support a lifestyle through benefits yet are unable or unwilling to give their children the support, love and discipline they require to nuture decent adults who contribute to a healthy society.

Just my tuppence as a white, hetro male..... :y
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Gaffers on 05 October 2011, 10:12:40
...and it's great to see you back Den.  We have missed your charm and wisdom :y
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: aaronjb on 05 October 2011, 10:22:17
Bloody hell it's Den! Welcome back, Den :)

I may be leaving myself open here but I dont see an issue with it.

Same sex couples are a common thing now and public office policies need to reflect the society it supports.  It may not be a paletable subject for some but I would rather give more rights to a same sex couple who were willing and able to give a child, adopted or otherwise, a loving caring stable family life than to some of what I see are the dregs of society popping out babies to support a lifestyle through benefits yet are unable or unwilling to give their children the support, love and discipline they require to nuture decent adults who contribute to a healthy society.

Just my tuppence as a white, hetro male..... :y

To stick my oar in - I agree entirely with everything you just said.
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 October 2011, 15:32:48
Cheers Kevin, Paul, Matt and Aaron. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 October 2011, 15:35:46

As an English, white, middle aged, heterosexual male/---



 Please be careful Rod, you (and like souls) are rapidly becoming an endangered species.

Indeed.

Nice to see you back, Den. Long time no see. :y
Indeed... Does this mean the "Career Change" has now happened? If so... Congratulations :y :y :y


It does indeed P - and thank you.  After 39 years I have finished my association with the state and have started to re-do me bathroom. ??? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: PhilRich on 05 October 2011, 15:37:20
Hello Den! :) Welcome back you old reprobate ;D
No-ones missed you at all really :-* ;D
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 October 2011, 15:48:06
Hello Den! :) Welcome back you old reprobate ;D
No-ones missed you at all really :-* ;D


 ;D ;D  Cheers Phil. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Changes to pasport applications
Post by: Lazydocker on 05 October 2011, 18:39:09
Re doing the bathroom... That'll keep you busy for a while then ;D ;D