Relate fires Christian counselor

If you've not been following the story, here's a brief recap:
In brittain, Gary McFarlane worked for Relate as a counselor, then later as a psychosexual therapist. When the question came up regarding giving sexual therapy advice to homosexual couples, MaFarlane said that he could not do so due to his Christian convictions. Relate fired him. McFarlane filed a grievance for unlawful dismissal and lost (although he sort of won since Relate had not followed proper paperwork procedures.)

Now, the question is, was his firing justified? Let's see:
* McFarlane had faithfully served his employer since 2003;
* he did not refuse to serve his clients, just refused to offer advice to homosexual couples to help them perform sex acts on each other, which is against his personal convictions;
* No cases had been assigned to him, Relate fired him because of what he said he was uncomfortable doing;
* Relate was asking an established employee to act in a manner which would have made him personally uncomfortable and would have resulted in less than exemplairary service to their clients;
* McFarlane did not refuse to see other clients, only those with whom he was uncomfortable.

Since then, bloggists and "journalists" have said:
* "who lost his job with Relate because his homophobia – er, religious convictions – came into conflict with his duties. "
* Christian convictions do not equal homophobia. Christian convictions include trying to follow the precepts of Christianity, which direct followers to not judge or condemn, but to not lead others into what is considered wrong. McFarlane was not attacking homosexuals (as many have attacked him since), he was refusing to go against his convictions by guiding others into what he considered wrong

* "They are seeking to place Christian dogma over the rights of people to fair treatment. They must not succeed."

Why would Relate want to force a counselor to work with clients he could not give his best efforts to? As I understand their program they are not strictly a gay marriage service. Why wouldn't they assign gay couples to a therapist who was most qualified - in skills, experience, and attitude - to serve their needs? Why force a competent therapist to address cases outside his expertise? Just point him to the majority of their clients - straight couples - and let all the other counselors take turns serving the few gay couples.

There was no need to fire a qualified therapist, just use him to his best ability.

Because of my father's destruction by alcoholism, I am not well qualified to serve alcoholics. I don't hate them or wish them ill, I am just not the best counselor for them. When alcoholics ask for my help, I refer them to other counselors who are more able to serve their needs. Period. I hope I will not be fired for refusing to serve someone I could not offer top rate service to.

Convictions are convictions. They alter our ability to deal at peak with some. Just move on.

The largest temporary restroom event ...

B. Hussein Obama's inauguration will set records all over the place, including, as one supplier called it, "the largest temporary restroom event in the history of the United States." How poignant.

Although markets are down and people are suffering all over the world, the soon to be sworn in president is quoting another famous American, saying about the exorbitant cost for his big party, "What, me worry?" Never mind that he is on the record as tactlessly bemoaning the financial mess he has sworn to fix, President Hussein ... Obama is kicking off his historic reign by running up the bills already.

Are these the same people who went nuts over Sarah Palin's expensive dresses? (Which, by the way, were only borrowed, and were returned after the campaigning.)

And his biggest critic for this obscene show of hubris? Well it's certainly not the American media, the "watchdogs of Democracy." They seem to almost wet themselves at the excitement of how much taxpayer money their crown prince is spending. Forget about the fact that four and eight years ago these same goofs were nagging President Bush to keep costs down out of respect for the many poor in the world. Forget about it ... they sure have!

But then what else can you expect from a sold-out media that refuses to take an honest look at their new Top Model, American Idol, superstar? These people haven't managed to notice the blatant hypocrisy of their super model and his phalanx of groupies. Not one major news source (except Fox - sorry, but it's true) is carrying a story criticizing this group who consistently attacked the Bush administration for ecologically damaging excess - for setting a record for the most PRIVATE JETS to enter DC airspace at once, nor the record number of FUR COATS worn by the politically correct tribe.

GACK! What blind fools they are!

Argue with me ... I dare you!

RO

Ignorant Media Wrong AGAIN!

another nail in the coffin lid of the media's believability: (or how stupid are these people, anyway?)

Reporting in the hostilities between Hamas terrorists in Gaza and the Israeli defense force actions:
CBS Evening news (USA) takes great delight (apparently) in showing a Palestinian father grieving over his wounded little boy, kissing the boy gently on the face, and scenes of frightened citizens running down the streets. A voiced over "Palestinian" news announcer whines that things are getting much more difficult for the families who live in the Gaza Strip since basic services such as electricity and water have been disrupted.

As far as CBS and the rest of the ignorant, mis-informed major media are concerned, the Hamas terrorists are just poor innocent victims of them there mean old Israelis who are trying to make their sweet lives miserable.

Stoopid CBS, you should have looked behind the shooting to see what made the Israelites begin their defensive assault on the terrorists who had been killing Israeli children and innocent citizens over the last three years. (But that would require actual investigation, which is too complicated for journalists, so don't bother your flaccid little minds.)

Oh well, no one believes anything the mainline media stooges say anymore, anyhow.

Waterford tanking

Up to 800 jobs at Waterford Crystal are under threat after the company confirmed it had gone into receivership.
Almost a trademark of Ireland, Waterford Crystal is a vital part of the landscape. Will the government step in to help?
Possibly not. An Associated Press story said, in part:

"Waterford Wedgwood PLC, the maker of classic china and crystal, filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday after attempts to restructure the struggling business or find a buyer failed.

Four administrators from business advisory firm Deloitte were appointed to run the company's businesses in Britain and Northern Ireland, while a Deloitte partner in the Irish Republic was appointed as receiver of Waterford Wedgwood PLC, the ultimate parent of the U.K. companies, and other Irish subsidiaries.

The U.K. joint administrators said they intended to continue to run the business as they seek a buyer. Trading in the company's shares was suspended on the Irish Stock Exchange where they languished at just one-tenth of a euro cent and the company's directors — including Anthony O'Reilly, the Irish publishing magnate who along with his brother-in-law Peter Goulandris owns more than half of all Waterford Wedgwood shares — handed in their resignations.

"Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton are quintessentially classic brands that represent a high quality product which is steeped in history," the administrators said in a statement.

Of course, this is not the first time Waterford has fallen through the ice. After originally opening in 1783, the company crashed in 1851 and was brought back to life one hundred years later.

At 1/10 a cent stock price, now might be the time to buy at least a bit of history if not a stake in the future.

Euro Recession: TOLD YOU SO!!!!

The LA Times reports that Ireland's unholy union with the Unholy Union is now threatening to pull them down.
"Part of the problem is that European monetary policy, which once worked in favor of fast growth in Ireland, is now working against it. ...

Now that Ireland needs aggressively low interest rates to stimulate the ailing economy, it is not getting them. This summer, when the economy here became one of the first in the industrialized world to fall into recession, the European Central Bank actually raised interest rates, worried more about the rise of inflation across the euro zone. ... That strategy, economists say, makes sense for euro zone countries such as France, which is not in recession, but not for Ireland."

Of course! Whatever the Big Three - Germany, France, and Italy - need takes precedence over what once-valued members such as wee Ireland needs to survive.

Listen to me: if you roll around with pigs, you're gonna get filthy! Get out of the European union, Ireland. Europe has never - never - never had any interest in Ireland other than raping and stealing everything they can get from us. Won't surrender your new-found freedom to another, worse master. Britain was horrible enough, the Fourth Reich will kill you!

Look at what they're trying to force on the rest of the world:

"Seeking solutions, European leaders are pushing sweeping reforms of the world financial system. Pressing for such moves as global guidelines on executive pay and universal accounting standards, they are calling on the United States and other major nations to sign on to their plan within 100 days."

Typical of the Oligarchical mindset of the Regal European set, if they screw themselves up, they try to pull the rest of the world into their troubles.

You cannot expect success from a union of such diverse and insular, old monarchies as those of which Europe is composed. Germany CANNOT maintain the best interests of France, who CANNOT focus on the needs of Italy, who CANNOT care intimately about the well being of Spain. There are just too many old grudges and jealousies there.

And Ireland has always been their whipping boy; a ripe garden to pluck and discard.

GET OUT OF THE UNION!

Ireland for the Irish!