In a highly publicised speech regarding racism towards Muslims, Baroness Warsi stated that Islamophobia had “passed the dinner party test”. Warsi's opposition to discrimination may have been taken more seriously if her comments weren't limited to people within her own religion. How about homophobia “passing the dinner party test” or discrimination towards the disabled, the unemployed, the infirmed, single parents, or people who are lesbian gay or bisexual? In fact, Baroness Warsi has proved herself to be a bigot on matters of sexuality, and in particular, homosexuality. Her opposition to the lowering of the age of consent, her many comments about homosexuality “undermining” family values and her inane rantings about homosexuality being forced upon seven-year-olds by schools show her bigotry. So why should Baroness Warsi's views be given any more credence than for example, Nick Griffin who holds similar views on sexuality?The Conservative Government's cuts have attacked the disabled, the unemployed and the poor; why didn't Baroness Warsi criticise attacks on these groups of people? Any form of bigotry, including Baroness Warsi's, always attacks these groups as they are easy targets.
Discrimination should be opposed in all forms, and if Baroness Warsi wants to genuinely end discrimination then actions speak louder than words, and she should join the fight against the cuts, which steal from those who already have next to nothing. Shame on you Baroness Warsi.
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