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Residents feared they could be branded a 'village of bigots' but others insisted it was 'light-hearted' and urged councillors to 'lighten up'. The sign also came under fire in January after two residents complained to the council about the message: 'There's more than one gay in the village.' Chairman councillor Mark Rolle told the parish council meeting this week that he had been offended by the slogans. He said: 'There have been some amusing signs occasionally. But last weekend I found one that incensed me.
'The realms of decency were overstepped - we could be branded a village of bigots.' Coun Rolle also said that when he phoned the hotel to complain, a member of staff told him the owner could 'put what he wanted'. Councillor Paul Boyes said: 'I personally find it offensive. I think it is our duty to say something.' And Angela Trend added: 'I found it offensive. Some people aren't confident enough to go in and make a stand.'
However, other councillors disagreed. Leonard Cornell said: 'It's not offensive, it's a fact. On its website it is listed as gay friendly.' Councillor Pat Wyeth said: 'It wasn't particularly appropriate but it is not something the parish council should get involved with. 'On the whole it is only that last one and the one just before which caused offence. I honestly do not think it is something we should get involved with - the police should have a word if it oversteps the mark. If someone is offended by it, go in and say it.'
Mr Saqui, 45, said: 'This is a just a storm in a teacup and the parish council has overreacted. 'I've been writing fun, comical messages on the A-board for the last 10 years and no harm is meant by them. 'We have a small minded parish council who have their knickers in a twist and I just want to get on running a business. 'This is the political correctness culture gone mad. The latest message is not homophobic, we welcome gays, lesbians or whoever.
Excellent little (and funny) story here, this is the way to make them [the PC crowd] look stupid - play them at their own game of ridiculous loopholes and make them look the fools they are. There are loads of comments on the Mail comment board from gay people giving a real insight into how most of the public react to instances such as this - they laugh it off or simply ignore it, just how most of us act in real life. The fact the 
