Jan Moir should be sacked for her homophobic comments in the Daily Mail
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I am signing this petition to get Jan Moir sacked due to an article that appeared in the Daily Mail on the 15th October 2009, simultaneously online, updated online 16/10/09.
Original headline "Why there was nothing 'natural' about Stephen Gately's death. "
Updated headline [but not copy]"A strange, lonely and troubling death . . ."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1220756/A-strange-lonely-troubling-death--.html#ixzz0U7KpyhMy
I am disturbed and appalled by Jan Moirs views of homoseuality, and even more disturbed that they are allowed to be printed and re-distributed online so publicly, and by a national news provider. I feel the piece breaches sections 1, 5 and 12 of the PCC code of practice:
1: Accuracy
i) Inaccurate: contradicts the coroners scientific, recorded, legal verdict. Misleading, as it suggest a defect in his lifestyle, expicit references to Stephens sexuality as a pre-cursor and determinent factor in his untimely death.
"All the official reports point to a natural death, with no suspicious circumstances. The Gately family are - perhaps understandably - keen to register their boy's demise on the national consciousness as nothing more than a tragic accident.
Even before the post-mortem and toxicology reports were released by the Spanish authorities, the Gatelys' lawyer reiterated that they believed his sudden death was due to natural causes.
But, hang on a minute. Something is terribly wrong with the way this incident has been shaped and spun into nothing more than an unfortunate mishap on a holiday weekend, like a broken teacup in the rented cottage."
Also stating "Healthy and fit 33-year-old men do not just climb into their pyjamas and go to sleep on the sofa, never to wake up again." well, yes they can and do actually, because I personally know of one man (one in his 20s) who died in precisely this way.
According to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (c-r-y.org.uk), "Twelve apparently fit and healthy young people die in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions" every single week.
"The sugar coating on this fatality is so saccharine-thick that it obscures whatever bitter truth lies beneath. Healthy and fit 33-year-old men do not just climb into their pyjamas and go to sleep on the sofa, never to wake up again. "
ii) Although significant outrage and scant support Jan Moir hasn't apologised, the title was merely changed from "Why there was nothing 'natural' about Stephen Gately's death." to "A strange, lonely and troubling death . . .", without changing the copy at all. So the content, and intention stayed.
"And I think if we are going to be honest, we would have to admit that the circumstances surrounding his death are more than a little sleazy. "
iii) At no point did Jan Moir distinguish this as soley her opinion,(Apart form maybe, in the last quote!!) since she disregards the coroners verdict, the mothers plea, and hundreds of readers comments. [although the latter were obviously added after publication]
iv) The defamation of a recently deceased person is dispicable and unfair, no due challenge can come from the named subject, Stephen Gately. Unfair indeed.
"For once again, under the carapace of glittering, hedonistic celebrity, the ooze of a very different and more dangerous lifestyle has seeped out for all to see. "
5: Intrusion into grief or shock
i) "In cases involving personal grief or shock, enquiries and approaches must be made with sympathy and discretion and publication handled sensitively."
Jan Moir denegrated Stephens "apparently wholesome - too good to be true" [para-phrasing] lifestyle,a nd besmirched it solely because he was gay, and that, it would seem is enough to slander him.
She challenged not only the legal findings of the coroner, but the verification of Stephens mothers statement, who is on record as saying that there is a history of heart complaints/deaths on Stephens fathers side of the family. Jan refutes and belittles this. Incredibly insensitive.
"Nevertheless, his mother is still insisting that her son died from a previously undetected heart condition that has plagued the family"
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12: Discrimination
i) Expicit references to Stephens sexuality, a homosexual male, as a pre-cursor and determinent factor in his untimely death.
ALSO;
to elude to homosexuals not being able to have lasting unions, and are as such undeserving of "marriage" as an option because of TWO deaths of homosexuals that were in civil unionships at some point in their lives is ridiculous, inflammatory and denigrating to homosexuals seeking to advance the equality movement, and attain marriage as a right for ALL.
"Another real sadness about Gately's death is that it strikes another blow to the happy-ever-after myth of civil partnerships.
Gay activists are always calling for tolerance and understanding about same-sex relationships, arguing that they are just the same as heterosexual marriages. Not everyone, they say, is like George Michael.
Of course, in many cases this may be true. Yet the recent death of Kevin McGee, the former husband of Little Britain star Matt Lucas, and now the dubious events of Gately's last night raise troubling questions about what happened."
I'm disgusted and appalled at this text appearing to slander a recently deceased gay man; especially in regards to the news of this week*; this "article" condemns the homosexual lifestyle, and promotes homophobic perceptions of gay men.
Original headline "Why there was nothing 'natural' about Stephen Gately's death. "
Updated headline [but not copy]"A strange, lonely and troubling death . . ."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1220756/A-strange-lonely-troubling-death--.html#ixzz0U7KpyhMy
I am disturbed and appalled by Jan Moirs views of homoseuality, and even more disturbed that they are allowed to be printed and re-distributed online so publicly, and by a national news provider. I feel the piece breaches sections 1, 5 and 12 of the PCC code of practice:
1: Accuracy
i) Inaccurate: contradicts the coroners scientific, recorded, legal verdict. Misleading, as it suggest a defect in his lifestyle, expicit references to Stephens sexuality as a pre-cursor and determinent factor in his untimely death.
"All the official reports point to a natural death, with no suspicious circumstances. The Gately family are - perhaps understandably - keen to register their boy's demise on the national consciousness as nothing more than a tragic accident.
Even before the post-mortem and toxicology reports were released by the Spanish authorities, the Gatelys' lawyer reiterated that they believed his sudden death was due to natural causes.
But, hang on a minute. Something is terribly wrong with the way this incident has been shaped and spun into nothing more than an unfortunate mishap on a holiday weekend, like a broken teacup in the rented cottage."
Also stating "Healthy and fit 33-year-old men do not just climb into their pyjamas and go to sleep on the sofa, never to wake up again." well, yes they can and do actually, because I personally know of one man (one in his 20s) who died in precisely this way.
According to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (c-r-y.org.uk), "Twelve apparently fit and healthy young people die in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions" every single week.
"The sugar coating on this fatality is so saccharine-thick that it obscures whatever bitter truth lies beneath. Healthy and fit 33-year-old men do not just climb into their pyjamas and go to sleep on the sofa, never to wake up again. "
ii) Although significant outrage and scant support Jan Moir hasn't apologised, the title was merely changed from "Why there was nothing 'natural' about Stephen Gately's death." to "A strange, lonely and troubling death . . .", without changing the copy at all. So the content, and intention stayed.
"And I think if we are going to be honest, we would have to admit that the circumstances surrounding his death are more than a little sleazy. "
iii) At no point did Jan Moir distinguish this as soley her opinion,(Apart form maybe, in the last quote!!) since she disregards the coroners verdict, the mothers plea, and hundreds of readers comments. [although the latter were obviously added after publication]
iv) The defamation of a recently deceased person is dispicable and unfair, no due challenge can come from the named subject, Stephen Gately. Unfair indeed.
"For once again, under the carapace of glittering, hedonistic celebrity, the ooze of a very different and more dangerous lifestyle has seeped out for all to see. "
5: Intrusion into grief or shock
i) "In cases involving personal grief or shock, enquiries and approaches must be made with sympathy and discretion and publication handled sensitively."
Jan Moir denegrated Stephens "apparently wholesome - too good to be true" [para-phrasing] lifestyle,a nd besmirched it solely because he was gay, and that, it would seem is enough to slander him.
She challenged not only the legal findings of the coroner, but the verification of Stephens mothers statement, who is on record as saying that there is a history of heart complaints/deaths on Stephens fathers side of the family. Jan refutes and belittles this. Incredibly insensitive.
"Nevertheless, his mother is still insisting that her son died from a previously undetected heart condition that has plagued the family"
.
12: Discrimination
i) Expicit references to Stephens sexuality, a homosexual male, as a pre-cursor and determinent factor in his untimely death.
ALSO;
to elude to homosexuals not being able to have lasting unions, and are as such undeserving of "marriage" as an option because of TWO deaths of homosexuals that were in civil unionships at some point in their lives is ridiculous, inflammatory and denigrating to homosexuals seeking to advance the equality movement, and attain marriage as a right for ALL.
"Another real sadness about Gately's death is that it strikes another blow to the happy-ever-after myth of civil partnerships.
Gay activists are always calling for tolerance and understanding about same-sex relationships, arguing that they are just the same as heterosexual marriages. Not everyone, they say, is like George Michael.
Of course, in many cases this may be true. Yet the recent death of Kevin McGee, the former husband of Little Britain star Matt Lucas, and now the dubious events of Gately's last night raise troubling questions about what happened."
I'm disgusted and appalled at this text appearing to slander a recently deceased gay man; especially in regards to the news of this week*; this "article" condemns the homosexual lifestyle, and promotes homophobic perceptions of gay men.
2275 Signatures
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Mike Bollen
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Jonathan Phillips
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- She should be sacked
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Tony Wilson
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- Just sack her
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david abercrombie
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- Jan Moir's hateful article should not have appeared in the first place.
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Abigail Theodosiou
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- Agree with all comments in letter
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naomi channell
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- Vile - Please remove her!
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Chris Park
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- The innaccuracy and bigotry in this article should be questioned at the very least
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Darren Oddie
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- This article is hate crime
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lee dyson
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- unesscarry and homophobic remarks
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David Pearce
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- Her comments are in fact criminal as they are incitement to homophobic attacks
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Leah Bartczak
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Susan Jackson
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- She doesn't deserve to be a journalist, who will be next on her hitlist?
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Sarah Goode
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- I'm disgusted by the article
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Harriet Rogers
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- disgraceful - "journalism" hit a new low
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Barry L-Smith
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- Prosecute
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Nerissa Rowe
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- This matter should be investigated
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rolf hind
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- appalled by this article, and its flagrant breach of the Mail's own "rules" concerning inflammatory posting. This kind of "journalism" is dangerous and irresponsible and encourages homophobia.
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Elaine Dacosta
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- Jan Moir 's article was disgusting and homophobic which I am sure caused distress to the family.
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richard room
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- I am appaled by her comments surrounding the tragic death of stephen gately
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Tim Trent
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- People like Moir shoudl be made to do community service in tough areas to learn humility
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Paul Ashley
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- this is disgustting an attack not only on Stephen Gately but also an attack on the gay comomunity - this woman needs to be stopped!
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Samantha Dolan
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- I found this article quite upsetting and therefore cannot imagine the distress it would bring to his close friends and family
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Susan B
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- If I did something like this I'd lose my job, so she should.
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Gemma Ellis
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- Her article breeches the codes of basic journalism. She deserves to be sacked
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Morag Cumming
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- Hate-filled poison like this causes much misery and costs lives. Please do not let her get away with it.
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Si Spencer
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- This constitutes Hate Crime
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Rachel Baker
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- I have never been so disgusted by a bigoted, homophobic, insensitive article as this
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Andy Stenning
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- Please accept this signature as confirmation of my wishes.
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bill bankes-jones
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- This is not just muckraking at the expense of stephen gately's close circle, but a direct attack on the gay community as a whole.
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Sara Thom
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- If people can get sacked for using the N or P word, and rightly so, Jan Moir's offensive and homophobic comments should call for immediate sacking.
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nicola farr
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- i could list every single insulting adjective in the wrold...but i believe actions speak louder than words
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marie overend
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- a shame in this day and age!!!
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Tony Felgate
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- This woman should not be allowed to pedal her vile hate under the name of journalism
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Anthony Russell-Pattison
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- Please DO something
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Nikki
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- She should be sacked for her article. It's probably the only thing that would make her regret writing it. Stephen's friends and family are already devastated. They didn't need this added upset. Stephen was a really lovely man who I met on several occasions over the years.
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Joanna Tomlinson
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- I want to live in a tolerant society
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Louise Brady
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- This disgusting article reads like he died because he was gay
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Osian Jones
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- This 'journalist' needs to be removed for discriminating against homosexuals with no scientific grounds in her article.
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George Norton
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- I agree with the above statement and wish to sing the petition
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John Penman
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- The article was truly hateful and factually innaccurate
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Andrew Bogg
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- I am disgusted at what has been said and the way her apology appeared to blame the people complaining.
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Peter Smith
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- This offensive article has deeply upset me. I feel it gives encouragement to hate crime.
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Mark Dando
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- Her insensitive and biggoted comments are shameful. And for the editor of the Daily Mail to allow them to be published? BOTH should be sacked!!!
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robin sibley
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Fin Wilkinson
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- The Daily Mail consistantly makes use of the freedom of speech act, however Jan Moir's article clearly contravenes the PCC's code of practice on numerous points. Her thinly veiled homophobic rant could be seen as an incitement to hatred.
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Richard Stevens
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- This woman should be fired for writing such a hate filled, ignorant article. A very public apology by the Daily Mail is in order!
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Anne-Marie Mackenzie
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- Unnecessary spiteful article
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Simon Grant
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- Agreed
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anthony spiteri
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- sack Jan Moir and anyone who discriminates or incites prejudice against minorities
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Paul Holden
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- A vile, nasty lady.
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