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Semantics.
Chopper's views were deemed too moderate to warrant a place with those three.
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Not sure what your point is, folau didn't advocate violence, and he is very much allowed a private life, but carry on vilifying him.
I prefer a good theological debate about god (Gary Ablett) and his son.
I think it's more of a " **** you eric you lump of shit " moreso than a " **** yer izzy , stick it up da left " thing personallyBrian Mitchell obviously supports Folau's position.
Yes but that looks like an overworked spin output from sweaty betty.,
It's consistent with her statement.
Rugby Australia chief executive Castle and her Waratahs equivalent Andrew Hore said in a joint statement they intended to terminate Folau's contract "in the absence of compelling mitigating factors".
"Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union have made repeated attempts to contact Israel both directly and via his representatives, and at this point he has failed to communicate directly with either organisation," the statement read.
"Whilst Israel is entitled to his religious beliefs, the way in which he has expressed these beliefs is inconsistent with the values of the sport. We want to make it clear that he does not speak for the game with his recent social media posts.
"Israel has failed to understand that the expectation of him as a Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs employee is that he cannot share material on social media that condemns, vilifies or discriminates against people on the basis of their sexuality.
"Rugby is a sport that continuously works to unite people. We want everyone to feel safe and welcome in our game and no vilification based on race, gender, religion or sexuality is acceptable and no language that isolates, divides or insults people based on any of those factors can be tolerated.
"As a code, we have made it clear to Israel formally and repeatedly that any social media posts or commentary that is in any way disrespectful to people because of their sexuality will result in disciplinary action.
"In the absence of compelling mitigating factors, it is our intention to terminate his contract."
Israel Folau's timeline of controversy - his repeated public outbursts
After Wallabies and Waratahs full-back Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia, we look back at the timeline of his controversy.www.skysports.com
If I don't advocate violence, anything goes?
Good to clear that up!
See, now you are asserting that the dirty little grub is assured of having a son.
How cute; we've found a Gold Coast supporter.
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It's consistent with her statement.
Rugby Australia chief executive Castle and her Waratahs equivalent Andrew Hore said in a joint statement they intended to terminate Folau's contract "in the absence of compelling mitigating factors".
"Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union have made repeated attempts to contact Israel both directly and via his representatives, and at this point he has failed to communicate directly with either organisation," the statement read.
"Whilst Israel is entitled to his religious beliefs, the way in which he has expressed these beliefs is inconsistent with the values of the sport. We want to make it clear that he does not speak for the game with his recent social media posts.
"Israel has failed to understand that the expectation of him as a Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs employee is that he cannot share material on social media that condemns, vilifies or discriminates against people on the basis of their sexuality.
"Rugby is a sport that continuously works to unite people. We want everyone to feel safe and welcome in our game and no vilification based on race, gender, religion or sexuality is acceptable and no language that isolates, divides or insults people based on any of those factors can be tolerated.
"As a code, we have made it clear to Israel formally and repeatedly that any social media posts or commentary that is in any way disrespectful to people because of their sexuality will result in disciplinary action.
"In the absence of compelling mitigating factors, it is our intention to terminate his contract."
Israel Folau's timeline of controversy - his repeated public outbursts
After Wallabies and Waratahs full-back Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia, we look back at the timeline of his controversy.
Wrong thread, mate.
One of those is not like the others.
The ARU is explicit on its values - inclusivity being one of them, I.e making more people feel comfortable playing the sport.
But, but...freedumb.The ARU is explicit on its values - inclusivity being one of them, I.e making more people feel comfortable playing the sport.
Australian Rugby Union announces five-year strategic plan
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Surely one of their best paid and most prominent players should be expected to abide by their values? Folau has been quite clear on his values, and they exclude anyone who doesn’t follow his religion, i.e. heathens. Given his prominence the ARU is justified in taking steps to ensure he adheres to their values, and excluding him from their organisation if he doesn’t. Same as exclusion of gay teachers from Christian schools, minus the hypocrisy.
And Make no mistake it’s blatant hypocrisy to support the right of private schools to exclude people on grounds of values while demanding that individuals who follow Christianity be exempt from complying with the values of secular organisations. It makes a mockery of the argument that this is a free speech case, at the end of the day it’s an attempt to ensure special treatment for Christians at the expense of the irreligious.
As to your asinine comment no one has denied Folau either the right to hold or express his beliefs, he simply doesn’t have the right to demand continued (lucrative) employment from an organisation whose values he refuses to uphold.
In a fight over his contract, he's clearly in breach and he knew he was. Where it goes from there on Friday in another court may be different matter but then does it become about something else?
BTW what position did you take on the outrage scale over Yassmin Abdel-Magid?
Pfft.
