More bun fights - I think Mr Ruddock is reasonable in his expressionsw of support

It is the "conservative / liberal" sense of tolerance which allows us to "tolerate" the abnormal along with the normal.

Tolerance of the abnormal does not require anyone to facilitate or accommodate the abnormality, it merely requires respect for the right of co-existence.

Suggesting access to the same rights as hetrosexuals, in a normally hetrosexual society, is not asking for tolerance but full acceptance - the "normalisation" of the abnormal.

I personally, have no problem at all with gay marriages, homosexual equality to civil relationships and security regarding any other married or defacto hetrosexual couple, where a public commitment has been made and committed to.

But that is not to suggest I think homosexuality is normal - it is not - However, social diversity depends on embracing the "abnormal" and "excentic" and gays can add some flair and elegance to the social mellee - good luck to them.

Now - if you are male and can tell me what colour "teal" is - you must be gay.