Respect Round

[rented tracksuit]

Correct, respect is an individual trait that each person considers whether it's applicable to that topic/person.

it can't be forced by Organisations, media...etc..

We are taught basic respect at school & by our parents as children. Dont need that as adults, can make up our own minds.

Exactly. I don’t speak for everyone but forcing people to accept ideas, lifestyles, religions etc, imo only makes them less inclined to respect them.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

You won't be paying the rent I assume Jack

Thats flew straight over my head for four byes sorry King.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Can you imagine being dumb enough to experience the Pride Round and think yeah, I was worng, homophobia is bad, time to change. Not one person would change their opinion.

[Monaco's Fan Club]

Can you imagine being dumb enough to experience the Pride Round and think yeah, I was worng, homophobia is bad, time to change. Not one person would change their opinion.

I seriously doubt that is motive for the initiative

I’m sure it is to promote understanding and acceptance for fans, prospective fans, players, future players and sponsors

Your own sexuality is not at risk.. don’t worry

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

I seriously doubt that is motive for the initiative

I’m sure it is to promote understanding and acceptance for fans, prospective fans, players, future players and sponsors

Your own sexuality is not at risk.. don’t worry

No you got me wrong. I'm not a homophobe in any way. What I mean is if a person was homophobic are they likely to learn better from the NRL? lol the NRL would struggle to organise sex in a brothel let alone change hearts and minds.

[Mickie Lane]

Im just so happy the NRL have a float in the Mardi Gras.

[King Salvo]

Im just so happy the NRL have a float in the Mardi Gras.

Our Union (NSW Public Service Association of NSW ) also has a float in the Mardi Gras

[King Salvo]

No you got me wrong. I'm not a homophobe in any way. What I mean is if a person was homophobic are they likely to learn better from the NRL? lol the NRL would struggle to organise sex in a brothel let alone change hearts and minds.

The World evolves though as should people

My eldest Sister wasn't able to have superannuation and when She was married She had to re-sign from Her job as it was considered that the Husband would look after Her and She would be having babies etc - Australian Public Service in the early 1970's

It wasn't until 1902 that all Women in Australia of voting age could vote.

You don't want to go down the pathway of despot regimes who don't respect human rights, freedom of expression and speech and what not.

Like Voltaire said " I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it "

Sure people may not like others life style choices , views and opinions but those people also may not like their's.

If there was more respect and tolerance there would be less angst in the world.

[rcptn]

Bit hard to respect the T when they are against womens rights or the Q's who dislike anything that is considered normal

[milanja]

The World evolves though as should people

My eldest Sister wasn't able to have superannuation and when She was married She had to re-sign from Her job as it was considered that the Husband would look after Her and She would be having babies etc - Australian Public Service in the early 1970's

It wasn't until 1902 that all Women in Australia of voting age could vote.

You don't want to go down the pathway of despot regimes who don't respect human rights, freedom of expression and speech and what not.

Like Voltaire said " I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it "

Sure people may not like others life style choices , views and opinions but those people also may not like their's.

If there was more respect and tolerance there would be less angst in the world.

The song “You make me feel like a natural woman” by Aretha Franklin has now come under fire from certain groups, and requested to be banned from the radio and streaming services??

[Jacks Fur Coat]

The song “You make me feel like a natural woman” by Aretha Franklin has now come under fire from certain groups, and requested to be banned from the radio and streaming services??

And this highlights the fundamental problem with all these so called progressive movements.

They rail against inequality or unfairness against a particular indentifiable group...which in itself is a fair cop.

BUT...they go too far and target ridiculous symbolism that alienates joe public to the cause. And then often visit the same disregard/lack of respect on other groups in society that they were originally complaining about for themselves.

The cycle of madness.

[King Salvo]

The song “You make me feel like a natural woman” by Aretha Franklin has now come under fire from certain groups, and requested to be banned from the radio and streaming services??

That's democracy though whether you agree with it or not - People have a right to protest which ever way they wish to do so under a democracy - It's not China , Russia , North Korea etc

The Sex Pistols were banned in the UK especially after their appearance on the Bill Grundy Today program on Thames TV putting their Anarchy in the UK tour in jeopardy.

I don't favour any type of censorship myself and times have certainly changed and nowadays you hear much worse so called profanity on TV than what the Sex Pistols displayed on that night.

But this was Britain in 1976 and Mary Whitehouse times - you had the so called Moral Majority in the US as well - Check out the Dead Kennedy's Moral Majority single

A number of venues cancelled their gigs, others the local council wanted them to perform in front of them before allowing them to play which they refused to do and other venues where protesters sang religious songs outside the venue as they thought it was second coming of the devil.

Support groups on that Tour where The Damned, The Clash and Johnny Thunders (Ex New York Dolls) and the Heart Breakers

Queen were supposed to be on that show but cancelled as Freddy Mercury had a Tooth Ache - EMI in their wisdom had the Sex Pistols go on instead and the rest is history.

[King Salvo]

And this highlights the fundamental problem with all these so called progressive movements.

They rail against inequality or unfairness against a particular indentifiable group...which in itself is a fair cop.

BUT...they go too far and target ridiculous symbolism that alienates joe public to the cause. And then often visit the same disregard/lack of respect on other groups in society that they were originally complaining about for themselves.

The cycle of madness.

It's democracy Jack and it's about freedom of speech and as you know on another area of this site the debate about Democracies vs Despot Authoritarian Totalitarian regimes Ideology continues.

People will say Indigenous folk go too with Invasion day, pay the rent , sovereignty not ceded and voice to parliament etc - put yourself in their shoes though.

Always two sides to a coin and dialogue and understanding of each groups views and position is always the best first option to work out a solution to any problem

[ism22]

Politics and sport do not need to mix regardless of what side of the fence you sit on.

IMO it's more about corporate branding and the NRL being seen as a 'good' product for sponsors to back.

I dunno where people on here work but most of my recent employers (all large organisations) have had diversity policies. It does a lot of damage to your brand and you can lose a lot of money (plus fail to attract talent) if you are known to be a little bit backwards.

To me it's just not that difficult or controversial to have a few globally recognised diversity days/weeks each year. It's bog standard corporate speak and some people get waaaay too worked up about it.

[rented tracksuit]

It's democracy Jack and it's about freedom of speech and as you know on another area of this site the debate about Democracies vs Despot Authoritarian Totalitarian regimes Ideology continues.

People will say Indigenous folk go too with Invasion day, pay the rent , sovereignty not ceded and voice to parliament etc - put yourself in their shoes though.

Always two sides to a coin and dialogue and understanding of each groups views and position is always the best first option to work out a solution to any problem

In reference to your last paragraph, why do you feel the need to label those who don’t go along with your side of the coin?
Its the woke way or no way with your type.