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Irish Politician Calls for Common Sense After Gov PSA
Irish politician demands common sense after government-funded PSA urges grandparents to seek consent before hugging grandkids.
In brief
Irish politician demands common sense after government-funded PSA urges grandparents to seek consent before hugging grandkids. Irish politician Gavin Pepper criticizes government for 'losing the run of ourselves' over PSA urging grandparents to get consent before hugging grandkids. Originally reported by New York Post.
Irish Politician Calls for Common Sense
Irish politician Gavin Pepper demands common sense after government-funded PSA urges grandparents to seek consent before hugging grandkids.
We-Consent PSA Campaign
We-Consent, a Dublin Rape Crisis Centre project supported by government agencies, released a 25-second PSA stating not everyone wants a hug even from loved ones.
“Not everyone wants a hug. Even from the people who love them”
Gavin Pepper's Criticism
Irish Councillor Gavin Pepper slammed government and NGOs for 'losing the run of ourselves' over consent campaign for grandparents and grandchildren.
Mixed Social Reactions
Social media users criticized the PSA as 'what the f, k' and 'how is this real?' while others questioned government spending on taxpayer-funded campaigns.
Lorraine Hall's Defense
Irish Councillor Lorraine Hall defended the PSA as a 'figurative message' urging people to avoid taking it literally.
The key point
Irish politician Gavin Pepper criticizes government for 'losing the run of ourselves' over PSA urging grandparents to get consent before hugging grandkids.
