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Discrimination and intimidation have no place in a liberal society
September 20, 2007 7:35 PM
Committed to equality and liberation: Lib Dem leader Ming Campbell
In today's Leader's speech to the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Brighton, Ming Campbell highlighted the party's commitment to equality and liberation as cornerstone values of the party, saying, "If a person is bullied because they're gay - then I stand with them." He underlined this point, "Discrimination and intimidation have no place in a liberal society."
In his main speech closing the conference, Ming Campbell said,
"I will not be silenced in defence of our liberal values - or silent when others seek to undermine them.
Liberalism requires tolerance.
But that does not mean indifference in the face of intolerance from others.
Because freedom is indivisible and absolute - .
That's why I speak out against intolerance and extremism wherever and whenever they threaten our freedom.
If a woman is forced into a marriage that she does not want -
If a sportsman is barracked because of the colour of his skin -
If a person is bullied because they're gay -
Then I stand with them.
I have spent my whole life speaking out against bigotry.
You can't be a part-time liberal.
Discrimination and intimidation have no place in a liberal society."
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