On the morning of May 26 I was invited to participate in an interview with Neil Mitchell regarding Margaret Court’s comments on marriage equality and related issues.
Just prior to the hourly news, while I was on hold waiting to be put to air, Neil made an on-air reference to “the gay mafia”. You can hear him say this at the 58-minute mark here or listen to the clip here.
I would like to understand what Neil meant when he made this reference, as it is a term used by many people to vilify gay and lesbian people.
I have emailed Neil’s show asking the above.
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Date: 5 June 2017 at 11:35
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Dear 3AW / Mornings team,
Last week I was invited to participate in an interview with Neil Mitchell regarding Margaret Court’s comments on marriage equality and related issues.
Just prior to the hourly news, while I was on hold waiting to be put to air, I heard Neil make an on-air reference to “the gay mafia”. I am aware of other people who also heard this.
I would like to understand what Neil meant when he made this reference, as it is a term used by many people to vilify gay and lesbian people.
Thank you very much.