When it comes to their own private life, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has very liberal views. The rights of lesbians and gays, he is very conservative.
"As long as we rule the country, gay marriages are never equated with traditional marriage, " Berlusconi made clear at a conference in Milan in front of young Catholics. They also state that, as long as he is prime minister, "never have the opportunity for gay singles and couples provide an adoption. "
Furthermore, Berlusconi attacked liberal teaching in state schools - this would be "contrary to family values" are, so the 74-year-old who has to stand trial soon for sex with an underage prostitute in court.
Sharp criticism of these statements came from lesbian and gay associations and the opposition. They called on Catholics to "open their eyes and the real Berlusconi" to see. The leader of the Democratic Party in the Senate and former Minister for Equality said Anna Finocchiaro, the prime minister was "an actor, near the end of his career. "
It is not the first time that Berlusconi makes jokes at the expense of lesbians and gays. Last year he tried to deflect attention from his sex scandals in which he said it was better to be on young girls to be gay.
Source: GGG.at
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