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"We should not be performing medical experiments on children. And it's not ok to threaten anyone with sacking, doxxing, rape and murder for saying so.

And it's not remotely hateful, controversial or unkind to state these facts."

It is beyond belief that this has to be said. WTF is wrong with people?

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It seems to be the case that most people think the way you do, and I'm sure they're asking the same question. It is truly absurd that anyone has to explain and defend their opposition to any of the things mentioned. If anyone is to be interrogated, it's those approving and enabling this abuse and injustice.

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Don't know if you've seen this but you might enjoy it https://youtu.be/6yAnHFj4IK0

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Jun 3, 2022·edited Jun 3, 2022

Matt Walsh is a little scary in his right-wing-ed-ness (in that he says lots of extreme stuff and makes a lot of extreme claims without qualification when it really needs qualification), but I do find myself cheering him on in his "What is a Woman" movie...

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his anti abortion views are truly horrific being a fundamental Christian but his film is fantastic -

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I feel slightly guilty watching any of his stuff. Luckily, I can hear the horrible stuff and not be influenced by it, while still enjoying his other stuff.

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me too

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Horrific summed up in one notorious tweet (there are others).

https://twitter.com/MattWalshBlog/status/1128735398157594626

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too awful for words

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I haven't seen that before, but it's refreshing to see people reacting to these concepts spontaneously, instead of with the usual hyper caution or full on fear. Probably 15 or 20 years ago most people would have reacted in the same way. Internally, many still do of course, and they probably keep it that way, or are very circumspect over who they share it with.

People wondering about their identity is nothing new, including from a gender perspective. I used to think, 'but I'm just a person, why do I need another category, etc'? We can regard ourselves however we choose, but it isn't acceptable or reasonable for someone to expect that to be unquestioningly acknowledged and then treated differently on that basis.

For example, people assuming a non-binary identity who want or demand that others play along and pretend a literal reality has ceased to exist. It has nothing to do with expecting to be shown courtesy, it's about expecting to be allowed to bully others. For anyone who doesn't consider themself 'he' or 'she', keep it in your head, make it your internal reality, don't try to make it everyone else's, because it isn't and it can't be.

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How do these people manage to walk upright without any spines?

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Standing with you, Graham, and all the brave folk putting their lives, reputations and careers on the line to fight this monstrous ideology. I'm a writer, too, and am feeling the burning injustice for you. Your fight and courage is inspirational, as is your comedy. Don't give up. You're not alone! xx

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Jun 2, 2022Liked by mole at the counter

Hi Graham,

I’m not going to claim I know about IP law, but I think that if IP is shared, which I presume is the case here. That if a party of parties stand in the way of an earning opportunity you can sue for that’s withholding to be overruled. Just saying, but I’m fairly certain any lawsuit of this kind would raise considerable sums from the fanbase and be the impetus required to release their lock on this project going ahead.

Just a thought.

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Excellent letter. As a recovering media tosser I'm not remotely surprised that they don't care about safeguarding women and children, but I am very surprised that they're letting a screeching minority of social media "clicktivists" prevent a lucrative project from going ahead.

If the head of Warner-Discovery understands that "spotty 14 year-olds" and "Professors of Gender Studies" don't affect the box office, what do Mulville and Friedman think is going to happen if they put on the musical? In the real world, no-one gives a shit about Owen Jones or Laurie Penny throwing a hissy fit - they certainly don't let it stop them buying a ticket.

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Yes exactly. Literally NO ONE CARES which is why it’s paramount that Father Ted (and Glinner) is freed so everyone can get back in their fucking box and realise how insignificant they are in the scheme of things 🤗

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Jun 2, 2022Liked by mole at the counter

The brighter the light shone on Hat Trick's BS manoeuvres the better.

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Excellent. To paraphrase what Bill Maher said to Democrats: 'Stop thinking Twitter and other social media a representative of the population.'

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Unfortunately, the algorithm rules the world. Marketing is rooted in social media, and marketing is the intravenous of corporations’ financial forecasting. They use social media (Twitter mainly) as the pulse of the ‘current thing’. Sadly, the pulse is a lie, based on what we now know are likely bot accounts, paid for by the enemies of common people.

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I’d love to see what happened if the plug was pulled on Twitter. Whereas GC people actually MEET up and DO things with PEOPLE most of the TRA lot just screech on Twitter and Facetune their selfies. That’s all they’ve got.

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Agreed. My account was removed on Twitter for saying puberty blockers cause permanent damage. They even sent me that in their final decision email. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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The foundations of western society have eroded, and while your efforts are formed with integrity, it’s a much wider problem we face. The saddest part is that honest people suffer while those without truth or integrity continue to flourish (for a time-and how do they sleep at night?). Sorry Graham, you have our support. I just wish justice was on the side of truth. These people are willingly blind because of their greed and cowardice.

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That is a most excellent letter. Covers all issues. Just so sad it has to come to this, but like it mentions, Jimmy doesn’t care, it’s just about making money. How do these people manage to stand up with no backbone?

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This is perfect. This all feels like a bad dream. Who would have even imagined this possible 10 years ago? But thank you for standing up for the truth under extreme pressure. It means everything. Can't wait to see the show!

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Cracking letter, hits all the points.

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Brilliant letter! Could we make it into a petition and collect signatures since the writer reflects what all of us feel?

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Yes!

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Great idea.

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Yes good idea

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Well done to the fan who wrote this. How can anyone not see the truth of his words ,a truth that many people have been saying for years but which seems to be falling on deaf ears ? Pure cowardice , obviously. Siding with the mob against reality invariably is. Shame on them. Keep fighting , Graham.🙏👍💪💪💪

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Excellent letter.

I looked up

Hat Trick Productions on wiki!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat_Trick_Productions#:~:text=Hat%20Trick%20Productions%20is%20an,Hat%20Trick%20Productions%20Ltd.

apart from Father Ted , Drop the Dead Donkey, Harry Enfield & Chums they are very woke(left) leaning.

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Just to say I haven't seen them all so if any not in this category...please add.

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Complete doubt passed on Transgender Therapies. Worth noting their review for future arguments with cult fanatics and useful idiots. "Florida Medicaid has determined that the research supporting sex reassignment treatment is insufficient to demonstrate efficacy and safety … Considering the weak evidence supporting the use of puberty suppression, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures when compared to the stronger research demonstrating the permanent effects they cause, these treatments do not conform to [generally accepted medical standards] and are experimental and investigational

Check out the full article in this link."https://www.foxnews.com/media/florida-health-agency-transgender-treatment-youth-experimental

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Brilliant letter. May very well plagerise. Another letter off to MSP's.

They just don't get it. They really don't.

Pretty much despairing at the quality of Politican in Scotland right now.

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