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By Jim Woulfe, published 17/8/2006Federal Government recognition of same-sex couples could help to diminish homophobia.
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I am Australian, my family has been here since before the gold rush, they helped build this great country, and I will stake my Australian-ness against any of those that oppose the recognition of my 12 year relationship. Because I am Australian this government has no right whatsoever to deny me the rights, benefits and responsibilities that flow to any Australian citizen. Those that seek to deny me those benefits are no more than thieves, stealing my taxes to support their families, and not allowing me to support mine in the same way.
Opponents in the forum, and we all know who you are, will no doubt repeat all the old fashioned, outdated, or religious claptrap to say why their view of sexuality is the only true one – and then use that to determine who can and who can’t play as a full citizen. Well, I’m sorry, but you’re just plain wrong. Sooner or later Australia will indeed join other western societies who have recognized the equality of their gay and lesbian citizens.
Oh and Leigh – I’m not leaving Australia (though thanks for reminding me that you’d be happy to have me treated harshly). If you think a person should decide upon their citizenship by finding a country best suited to their ideology and then moving to that country - you can always go. Iraq will no doubt welcome you.