Shut That Door!
Would you stay in a gay hotel?
A hotelier who runs a gay-only guest house has said the government's anti-discrimination bill would be a step backward for gay rights.| Results | |
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| Why not |    (7) |
| No way | (1) |
| If nowhere else | (0) |
| Worried about dress code | (0) |
| Other.... | (2) |
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The Sexual Orientation Regulations (SORs), which are due to come into effect in April, outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Mark Hurst, 47, said the proposed legislation would force him to open his doors to heterosexual guests. He said that may put off many of his gay guests and put him out of business.
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said Mr Hurst was making a fuss over nothing. He said: "I think this is a bit of storm in a teacup. Just as there aren't going to be hundreds of gay couples descending on Catholic adoption agencies, I think it's very unlikely there are going to be hundreds of heterosexuals banging on the doors of gay hotels demanding to be let in."
So what do you think?
Storm in a tea cup?
Right to be concerned?
Or just trying to get a bit of publicity?
Let us know below.
We were lucky to find this place.
subscribe to these commentsThat sounds appealling!
Gilbert (03-02-2007 16:51:39)
Would a gay B&B be a boudoir and brunch?
Quentin Crisp (02-02-2007 23:45:40)
OK by me sweetie
revrobuk (02-02-2007 23:28:28)
I think the stylish decor would give it away. Most straight B&Bs are rat holes.
garethwi (02-02-2007 09:27:40)
To be quite honest, I'm so dopey in these matters, I probably wouldn't even notice.
I do think, however, that the enforcing a gay only rule should be outlawed just as much as having a straight only hotel should be.
I do think, however, that the enforcing a gay only rule should be outlawed just as much as having a straight only hotel should be.
George (03-02-2007 17:44:22)