Today, any credible poll shows an ever increasing, comfortable
majority support same-sex marriage. All that is being
asked is that our PM allow his MPs and Senators to vote
from their conscience on this issue with a "free vote."

Sadly, this "free vote," has been denied the MPs and Senators
by the most conservative elements of the Liberal and
National Parties.

That is not how a democracy is supposed to work.

'That is not how a democracy is supposed to work.'

and the six years Gillard/Rudd did nothing was fine Foxy. I don't remember you criticising them once. All the regressives gleefully demanded a referendum after Ireland. Now they are afraid they might lose. Try a little balance just for once Foxy instead of backing your 'team'.

Dear runner,

Thanks for your concern - however -

I'm not backing any "team,"
only my own conscience.
Which I take it - is what you're doing as well.
That's all any of us can do on any issue. -
But especially one as controversial as this one.

As for what policies or criticisms any one makes
or doesn't make about any government or political
party - that needs to be taken in the context of those
times and the relevant policies involved as to why people
choose to support or oppose things.

Have a nice day.

cont'd ...

Why are you so fearful of a "free-vote?"

Foxy - nothing can be freer than a vote by all Australians, what are you afraid of?

Dear JBower,

Exactly what I've been saying all along old chap.
Go back and read my posts.