Advertising was hired by conservative Anglican groups and supported by Christian groups. The advert should to say: "Not gay! Ex-gay, post gay and proud. Get over it!" and it promised to change the sexual orientation of homosexuals.
This advertisement has been withdrawn before being published by the Mayor of London for these reasons:
· The ads promise something impossible; to cure homosexuality.
· Those responsible for the ads comparing homosexuality to alcoholism.
· The advertisements could harm to adolescents who are trying to find their sexuality.
· Politicians and gay activists think that the ads are homophobic.
· The mayor of London says that London is a tolerant city and this advert changes the image of the city.
The media company that sells the bus advertising sites doesn’t agree with the withdrawal of the campaign because the advertising doesn’t breach any London law.
Also some people think that the ads are homophobic but they shouldn’t be banned because they believe freedom of expression.
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I chose this new because I am against homophobia. I agree with the mayor of London. He has withdrawn advertising because it said that homosexuality is curable but alone can cure the diseases and being gay or lesbian is not a disease.
I have a gay family and friends and I love them by what they are, not by "with whom they go to bed."
Elisabert Martín Bocanegra
