Man Stands Up Against Calgary Pride Bus

The Canadian city of Calgary has decided to openly promote homosexuality by covering one of its city buses in a rainbow, pro-homosexuality slogans and in it's electronic sign the words "Happy Pride"; needless to say it was largely unwanted by those who oppose the lifestyle. However, not like it would be in other parts of Canada: a small scale survey found that less than a quarter of Albertans considered homosexual acts to be morally wrong.

One man, who identified as a Christian wouldn't go along with the plan: Driver Jesse Rau had been working for Calgary Transit for about a year but says that if the City forced him to drive the bus he would quit.

Calgary transit says the only reason they would tolerant someone refusing to drive a bus is safety issues--not because of a Charter Right.

Doug Morgan, Calgary Transit's Director stands by the bus idea, saying "Our doors are open to all Calgarians regardless of their background so really that is celebrate that diversity in Calgary."

Apparently that "diversity" doesn't include the city's devout Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Muslims and others who have always been opposed to the promotion of anything they regard as sinful.

This has been taken as another example of intolerance towards religious minorities who don't accept the majority's viewpoints. But there's good news for those who oppose Calgary's efforts to promote the life style with their tax dollars--it only lasts two weeks.

The city of Calgary wasn't the only one to fund the bus although it did give out two thousands dollars and Mr. Morgan did say he would hear what his employee had to say.