Not reassured on law change
MARRIAGE
FORMER anti-discrimination commissioner Robin Banks’ article was naive (Talking Point, October 7). According to National Geographic we are in the second global sexual revolution. Polygamous same-sex marriages have occurred in Latin America. Radical transgender theory is becoming more widespread in school curriculum where marriage has been redefined. In Canada the Supreme Court refused to allow a father to take his son out of sex education classes that modelled homosexuality. In the US a father was arrested for attempting to remove his son from classes. In Britain, a couple were removed from the list of adoptive parents because they refused to celebrate homosexuality. Catholic adoption agencies have been forced to close.
People have been sacked for refusing to endorse homosexual marriage. In the UK and Sweden, leaders have stated there should be no religious exemptions. In France, civil registrants face jail for refusing to marry same sex couples.
Two thousand years ago homosexuality was celebrated in Western culture but even then marriage was exclusively between a man and a woman. Ms Banks’ analysis will do nothing to reassure those who believe human rights and anti-discrimination law is being weaponised by the radical Left against dissent. kettle black. This is Australia, not North Korea. People who don’t like the words “It’s okay to say No” should put up their own stickers, instead of vandalising other people’s property.
Ticked off
YOUR sticker (Letters, October 10) was ripped off your car because it’s not OK to say no.
Recommended reading
THREE cheers for a wise, cogent and humanitarian column (Talking Point, October 13) from Reverend Ian Carmichael.
He answers all the worries and misgivings about marriage equality that trouble so many people. He also sets out the clear benefits of equality to individuals and to our whole society. Reverend Carmichael’s column should be recommended reading A new way to have your say themercury.com.au readers have a new way to have their say. It’s free to use, just register and have your say. For more details and to register, visit the website. for anyone confused about the ethics of the people’s campaign for a change to the marriage laws.
Gender worries
THE link between same-sex marriage and gender theory has been exposed in the current debate. One connection that has not come under scrutiny is the emergence of transgender male mothers. Images of men pregnant or breastfeeding are disturbing. Pope Francis has condemned gender theory, comparing its effects on human life to that of a nuclear bomb. In the brave new world of gender fluidity the march of the male mums has begun. Anyone who would dare denounce them will need to be careful. Under anti-discrimination laws, truth will not be tolerated.
Love for all
IF Jesus appeared among us, the Tony Abbotts, Cory Bernardis and Peter Duttons of this nation might not recognise him. They might condemn him, maybe send him to Nauru or Manus Island. But Jesus would draw the many who seek love and understanding, those of single-gender and heterosexual attraction. He would show them God’s love, which is greater than love between humans. To those who believed in him as saviour and lord, he would change the way they treat their families, neighbours and enemies.
Pokies disrepair
IN a democracy I thought policy was aligned to the majority of public opinion. With the Liberal Party obviously only interested in the views of those with vested interests regards removal of poker machines from pubs and clubs and the ineptness of a Labor Party to even express a view, we are in a state of disrepair. Can’t wait for an election.
Protect coastline
OUR state government and opposition should be condemned for allowing the establishment of fish farms around the Tasmanian coastline. They are a disaster which should be substantially reduced or banned. As a tourist destination, we don’t need our coastline, beaches and popular bays polluted with fish farm squalor.
Blue wonder
CONGRATULATIONS to all those involved in the making of the inspirational documentary Blue, now at the State Cinema. It should be compulsory watching for all children and adults.
Maybe not so sad
I FEEL so sad for the Premier having to take on extra portfolios after the resignations of Matthew Groom and Vanessa Goodwin. But hang on. Doesn’t he have agency heads and CEOs? And each of those portfolios has a large number of management and staff. Phew. For a while there I thought Will was doing it all on his own. I am happy for him knowing he will have lots of help in making the hard decisions.