McDonalds security guard stopped a gay kiss.

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elsien wrote: »

I'd rather they intervened when anyone was snogging, regardless of gender. Last thing I want to see when I'm eating (I use that term loosely iro MacDonalds) is people with their tongues down each others throats.

If you read the news report, it was a simple peck on the lips

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daytona0 wrote: »

I can see the situation in my head. A young, drunk gay couple making a bit of a scene whilst there is a potential bald middle aged nutjob security guard trying to keep everyone in check.

Of course what he did is homophobic, but on the same token the younger generation must realise that the older generation still have some homophobic behavior ingrained into their beliefs simply because we were less tolerant in their day. It is thus potentially correct to assume that shows of public affection between same sexes may well make a good number of people uncomfortable. Combine it with a load of young, drunk, people and the security guard may even have a legitimate reason to try and stop them (ie to stop things from kicking off).

Of course, this is just speculation on your post which does not link to a news source :

As i stated to the previous person, it was a peck on the lips. age has no connection with this. In regards to not linking to a news source, goggle my man, goggle

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flossy_splodge wrote: »

Another vote here for the security guard.
I WOULD have complained if I had been there.
Appropriate behaviour is so often lacking in the young and a complete disregard for anyone else's view. After all, they have RIGHTS!!!!!!

this has noithing to do with age, how man more times. One peck on the lips, how quick was that? (same time it took you to read this sentance)

in regards to "disregard" to anyone else's view, are you suggesting the guys should never display any affection publicly?

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bluelass wrote: »

People have to be so careful what they say and do in the workplace. The security operative surely would have known his actions would lead to disciplinary action of some kind for this.

Do you really think security had any thought when he soke to the guys? he should of kept his mouth closed and his feelings inchecked, as now he is out of a job, a month after christmas

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daytona0 wrote: »

You should never "brook no counter argument" because that means that you have a closed mind.

As it happens, I absolutely agree with you. In practice, though, people of different age groups have had different experiences and attitudes ingrained from an early age. It is dangerous to assume that someone who grew up during a less tolerant time will simply embrace change at the drop of the hat. Society is made up of the wide array of age groups, of whom they may carry such attitudes. It is therefore unreasonable to assume that everyone will embrace homosexuality simply because the younger generation consider it "correct" (which it is correct, but it isn't accepted by all).

I guess it all boils down to the fact that homosexuality is absolutely normal/accepted, BUT a negative reaction may be received (and a lot worse than what happened) so yes I stand by any comment which advises some discretion. Gay displays of kissing is going to make people feel uncomfortable, that it is a fact. It may also end up in you getting stabbed in a random homophobic attack. And anything in between. There MAY also be a case for the security guard protecting the person from such acts of violence, especially if the truth has been bent a bit by the victim here (don't fully believe the news reports!). There could have been some EDL nutjob waiting for his cheeseburger whilst stroking his gouging knife within earshot, to which the security guard has correctly intervened to protect the guy. Or he could have just been a bit homophobic, and anything in between! Who knows?!

you are so wrong. security was offended, and asked them to stop, There was no EDL or potential stabbing, this related between a kiss and a security man, lets not blow it right out now

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JReacher1 wrote: »

I think in the story afterwards the guy was crying outside. I can't help but feel that doesn't help the stereotype associated with gay men. Especially as he was also a dancer.

I know a few gay men and none of them would really care about things like this. Some people are just very sensitive

this is completely unrelated to stereotypes. The customers experiences was deeply offensive, in the same way, racism or sexism would of been deeply offensive. clearly a disagreement had generated in the branch, as one of the friends was thrown out.

He reacted by crying, an emotional release, nothing to do with stereotypes at all

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C_Mababejive wrote: »

But homosexuals in my home city of Manchester are apparently not happy to drink with and/or socialise with others hence their contrivance of a gay village.

I dont frequent burger bars but in any dining situation, i would have no idea if there was a homosexual in my immediate vicinity unless he/she made a point of highlighting it,though why they would, i could'nt possibly know.

How do you know that LGBT people are "not happy to drink with or socialise with "others" ???? what connection does this have with the gay kiss???

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Mrs_Ryan wrote: »

Just read about this in my local paper online. Said security guard has been banned for life from working in any branch of McDonalds.

Well hopefully he will think more when opening his mouth next time

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RuthnJasper wrote: »

This is exactly what I was going to say. Each to their own, but I really don't want to see snogging in a public restaurant whether gay or straight. Time and a place and all that...

it was a peck on the lips

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Nick_C wrote: »

This wasn't just discriminatory, it was unlawful. (Equality Act 2010).

An apology is not enough. The security guard should get a police caution at the very least, and McDs should make a substantial contribution to a charity of Mr Dummigan's choice.

How about a donation to the local Lesbian & Gay Switchboard / helpline service or gay/lesbian youth group????