Understandably civil ceremonies have been criticized because they treat homosexuals as though they are second-class citizens not entitled to the same right to marry as heterosexuals. The situation seems very similar to the way African Americans were allowed to ride the same bus as whites but only if they sat at the back.
Ironically, in the UK where they already have civil unions heterosexual couples have sued for discrimination because only homosexuals are allowed civil unions. If nothing else this way homosexuals can have the same legal rights in partnerships and that is a step forward. Maybe one day they will take the next step and treat everyone equally and give everyone the same right to marry.
The following from Paul Crowther:
The Civil Unions debate and vote will take place on Wednesday 30 November at around 7pm in the QLD Parliament.
It would be great if we could have a crowd in the public gallery to witness this historic vote.
I have organised a rally at the front of Parliament House at 5.30 pm in support of the Civil Partnerships Bill. Andrew Fraser will address the rally at 5.45pm. We can then move inside and watch the debate and vote. It is important that we get a large crowd to this rally, as there is still significant opposition to the Bill and we need to send a loud and clear message to the QLD Parliamentarians that we expect them to vote in support of the Bill. Sadly, all LNP and Independent members of parliament will be voting against it at this stage.
Can you please let your networks know about the rally and the vote. I do not have the skills to do up a flyer to email around but would appreciate if someone could do one. I am hoping QNEWS will broadcast it to their readers.
Anyone wanting Paul Crowther's mobile number can contact Chrys Stevenson privately. She can also email artwork for placards:
Equal Love - Equal Rights
The Gay Agenda: 1. Equal Rights 2. See above
Equal Rights Now
Homophobia Has to Go
I will leave you with this very powerful clip from GetUp.
The Civil Unions debate and vote will take place on Wednesday 30 November at around 7pm in the QLD Parliament.
It would be great if we could have a crowd in the public gallery to witness this historic vote.
I have organised a rally at the front of Parliament House at 5.30 pm in support of the Civil Partnerships Bill. Andrew Fraser will address the rally at 5.45pm. We can then move inside and watch the debate and vote. It is important that we get a large crowd to this rally, as there is still significant opposition to the Bill and we need to send a loud and clear message to the QLD Parliamentarians that we expect them to vote in support of the Bill. Sadly, all LNP and Independent members of parliament will be voting against it at this stage.
Can you please let your networks know about the rally and the vote. I do not have the skills to do up a flyer to email around but would appreciate if someone could do one. I am hoping QNEWS will broadcast it to their readers.
Anyone wanting Paul Crowther's mobile number can contact Chrys Stevenson privately. She can also email artwork for placards:
Equal Love - Equal Rights
The Gay Agenda: 1. Equal Rights 2. See above
Equal Rights Now
Homophobia Has to Go
I will leave you with this very powerful clip from GetUp.
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