Hi there Guys. With yesterdays report of a potential NSW police officer using excessive force I have received numerous emails asking about the legality of recording police actions. One reader who has intimate knowlege of the laws, in particular the recording police actions in public, has been kind enough to send a brief summary of the laws around this topic. Please note … [Read more...] about A Citizens Guide To Recording Police Actions
Episode Of Potential Police Violence At Mardi Gras Sydney
Video footage of police activity the night of Mardi Gras in Sydney has come to light. The following video appears to show a police officer using excessive force against a citizen at the 1:00 mark in the video. If you have been witness to this attack please contact the Police Integrity Commission NSW at http://www.pic.nsw.gov.au/ContactUs.aspx Complainants should … [Read more...] about Episode Of Potential Police Violence At Mardi Gras Sydney
Cardinal Keith O’Brien Resigns After Homosexual Activity Outed
Today the news is buzzing with the resignation of Catholic Cardinal Keith O'Brien after allegations have come to light of sexual advances made to other priests. While I feel that sexual expression is normal, we are all but flesh and blood, but the issue I have is the denial and attempt to blame the victim when the O'Brien knew perfectly well what he had done and his … [Read more...] about Cardinal Keith O’Brien Resigns After Homosexual Activity Outed
Homophobia In Sport Industry Continues
In followup to my previous post on homophobia in sport, Ben Cohen has gone on to report that out football player Gareth Thomas was dropped by sponsor Reebok after he came out. As I mentioned in my previous post until gay men are able to feel safe in knowing that coming out is not going to jeopardise potential earnings it's highly unlikely we are going to tackle homophobia in … [Read more...] about Homophobia In Sport Industry Continues
We Are Looking For A Gay Sport Hero
Hey there Guys. Today I saw a post by Ben Cohen stating that the search for a gay footballer player is turning into a witch hunt. I would like to rebut: Our search for a gay sport hero is hardly a witch hunt, we are looking for true heros. Gay men and women who can inspire generations of gay men and lesbians to excellence. The Search For A Gay Sport Hero While I agree that … [Read more...] about We Are Looking For A Gay Sport Hero