THE BRITISH INQUISITION

9 members of the 14 man Red Watch crew of Glasgow’s Cowcaddens fire station have been disciplined following their refusal to distribute leaflets at a gay pride march.

This is despite the fact that the 9 had subsequently conceded that they should have done as they were ordered, irrespective of their religious and other beliefs.

A statement on behalf of the fire service said:

‘Strathclyde Fire and Rescue gives particular priority to community fire safety because of the urgent need to drive down casualty and fatality rates amongst our communities which still rank as the highest in the UK ... Strathclyde Fire and Rescue has a responsibility to protect every one of the 2.3 million people it serves, irrespective of race, religion or sexuality.’

The firemen had refused to take part saying it was a ‘publicity stunt’ and some because it offended their religious beliefs. They had also feared ridicule and had pointed out that there was no need to attend because gay firefighters had attended an earlier march in June which had also included the transgendered, transexuals and bisexuals.

The Justice Minister, Cathy Jamieson, had also involved herself. A senior Strathclyde Fire Service source said:

‘Cathy Jamieson called senior managers to ask what the hell was going on. She was incandescent with rage.

This has has set back relations with gay and lesbian groups decades because it makes a modern, professional fire service look discriminatory and prejudiced. It's been a public relations disaster for the emergency services.’

However, the Archbishop of Glasgow has condemned the disciplinary action.

One of the firemen has been demoted, which has resulted in the loss of £5,000 in salary. Others have received official warnings. They have also been ordered to attend so-called diversity training.

Archbishop Conti said:

‘That the officers concerned are being forced to undergo diversity training is alarming. The duty to obey one’s conscience is a higher duty than that of obeying orders.’

That view is not tolerated by the neo-communists. To them adherence to the ideology of political correctness is paramount. Political incorrectness cannot be tolerated.