Should gay people be persecuted or discriminated against because of their sexuality? A most resounding 'NO'! Most definitely not!

Should anyone be able to preach hatred against gay people. Another resounding 'NO'!

Should gay people be able to celebrate their sexuality by holding parades. I say, in a free society, 'yes' - but there may be other points of view that are equally valid in a free society.

Should people, whose primary job is protecting people and property from fires, be required to attend gay parades and hand out leaflets (especially if it's not in their job description). I say 'no'.

Should firemen be disciplined for refusing to attend the parades and/or hand out the leaflets? A resounding 'NO'!

Should the fireman be required to give a reason for refusing to hand out the leaflets or attend the parades? 'No' - I believe that it is in breach of their civil rights to require them to do so.

The only reason that I can think of for disciplining the firemen is if they had made public anti-gay statements - but, as far as I know, they have done no such thing.