SOT wrote:
I would like to know much more about this case
If this guy has been banned simply because of his beliefs, then it does seem harsh and excessive
However, if this action has been the result of an event, or series of events where his views have been disruptive or caused offence, then I would argue the Red Cross would be justified
As usual, thisreport contains very little balance and I for one will not criticise this chap or the Red Cross without hearing both sides of the story
According to this news report,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnjGAsp9AX0 Mr Barkley in no way identified any links between himself and the Red Cross when Mr Barkley held up the sign saying “NO Same Sex Marriage”. The first link that Jon provides to this report also shows a photgraph of Mr Barkley holding up his sign, and no mention of the Red Cross can be seen anywhere on Mr Barkley, or in his sign. Which all implies that the Red Cross is acting as self-imposed judge, jury, and executioner over the private thoughts of anybody associated with the Red Cross – even when not on Red Cross business. This situation also suggests that the Red Cross is being driven by a dangerous political agenda; an agenda which takes priority over compassion and charity.