The Minister wants to debate with Johan Derksen the gay statement Entertainment

Derksen's opinions form the basis of the #SorryJohan hashtag, with which LGBT people on Twitter share their personal stories on Twitter. The minister is also engaged in the debate to defend the gay community, she added.

Van Engelshoven: "Apparently, Johan Derksen thinks it's extremely funny, but it touches me, it hurts a lot of people with that. think it's useless. "

The minister describes Derksen's role as a commentator in a televised debate. "I think it's unfortunate that this is happening in the Netherlands." I see it from the point of view of the 16-year-old boy at home on his couch, football fan, and doubting that he can come out of the closet.And then, overcome that, so that he might have to choose between the love of his partner and the love of his parents.I find it regrettable that somebody make such statements. "

Derksen said in the show that everyone had to joke, including homosexuals. "We have to stop pretending that it's so hard to get out of the closet." If you have a little character, you get out, "said Derksen, among others.

Van Engelshoven is soon in contact with the KNVB football association. "I would like to help the KNVB so that all gays, lesbians and transgender people feel comfortable on the football field."