I’M a lover, not a hater.
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I think every person is precious and unique.
Everyone is capable of changing the universe by contributing in a myriad of miniscule and mammoth ways.
Our country will take part in an enormous outpouring of opinion next weekend as we vote in a federal election.
While we make the most of the event as a nation by running hundreds of fundraising sausage sizzles at polling booths country wide, we will also be taking part in the fabulous freedom to democratically elect our leaders.
Democracy is powerful and Australians have a pretty good record of using their votes well to register what they think.
I’m sad that Bill Shorten doesn’t agree with me on that though.
Rather than let Australians democratically decide if we want to legally redefine the meaning of marriage, he argues that such a vote would mean “haters will come out from under their rocks” to disagree with his point of view.
I do disagree with his point of view on this matter, but I don’t have any names to call him.
I just think it’s a huge issue that will affect the lives of children, and therefore the fabric of our society, so I think it’s fair that we all have our say.
That way we can be sure that we are aware of all the implications of the change.
There are very real ethical issues associated with deliberately denying children the love and nurture of their biological mother and father.
All kinds of people can be good parents, and all kinds of people can be poor parents, but no matter the quality of parenting experienced by children, at some point it will be very important for them to know their biological background.
Not knowing can lead to a lot of heartbreak, as far too many people have already experienced.
We need respectful debate on this issue.
It certainly hasn’t been smooth sailing in other countries where this change has been adopted.
It has affected individuals, institutions and businesses in relation to freedom of speech.
You know what you are doing with your vote this weekend, while at least one major political party doesn’t think you care enough to even engage in a debate.