ttbn,

The poster is stirring for a bite. Most people just get on with life and leave their sexuality out of it. Who ever cared and too much information. CWA are ladies are interested in craft, community and friendship. They would smile, give that attention-seeking poster a cup of tea (milk and biscuit?) and carry on with some acrylics (landscapes today) and chat.

leoj,

Most people do indeed keep their sexuality and private lives to themselves. The lack of self-respect and decorum of the homosexuals is quite inappropriate and cringe-making. I was particularly revolted by the recent blubbering on TV by the so-called comedian, Ms. Obesity with the Polish name.

What is wrong with these people that they cannot manage their own lives, peculiarities (which we all have) and all, without dragging the whole population in. Lack of character? Weakness of mind? Total lack of self-discipline?

ttbn,

Two things for my 2c worth,

firstly, the traditional Left and their usually Leftie, red drinking and jazz & coffee house appreciating homosexual mates wouldn't be seen dead with the elements (the push) who are behind the 'Gay' activism and 'Yes' crew; and,

secondly, it is a sad fact of life that pressures, mainly from digital technology, and globalisation too, on the traditional print and more recently on TV and radio, are causing media outlets with previous fine records to prostitute themselves to stay alive a bit longer. So they chase anything to feed a fickle already dumbed-down audience.

I see this site as one of the options, a worthy initiative and experiment by some civic-minded folk, to keep some local investigative, contemplative analysis and discussion going.

Talking about the Country Women's Association.

I was not the one who raised this issue on this discussion.
It was ttbn who responded to Yuyutsu's comment that he had
never heard of the CWA stating that they were "the backbone
of rural Australia. Women proud to be women."

leoj then offered his keen observations on what the CWA
stood for.

In actual fact the CWA is more then an association interested
in "cups of tea and biscuits."

In fact they are an Association of women committed to social
justice and as such - "The CWA of Victoria Inc advocates
for equality for all Australians under the Commonwealth
Marriage Act." A motion was passed in May 2016 that read -

"As an Association of women committed to social justice, we
should be advocates for all women whose entitlements and
rights are diminished by continuing inequalities under
present laws," read the motion.
"The organisation will now work write to the
Federal Government urging it to legalise in favour of
same-sex marriage."

CWA's Facebook page was flooded with messages of encouragement,
with several commenters saying they were "proud" to be
associated with the organisation.

As one wrote," This is wonderful! Growing up in a regional
community I had friends who tried so hard to convince
themselves and others that they weren't gay. This was partly
to do with the very real threat of assault. This had a huge toll
on them mentally and emotionally."

"Thank You for taking a stand and making the world a little
safer for young gay people in regional and rural communities,"
read another.

We continue to see an increase in community organisations
across Australia supporting Marriage Equality because they
want to get behind families, friends, neighbours, and
workmates.

Taken from the following link:

http://www.sbs.com.au/topics/sexuality/article/2016/05/23/vic-country-womens-association-votes-marriage-equality

Foxy,

Very surprising, if true. It could just be a few loud-mouthed individuals SBS got hold of. But, you get all of your information from SBS, ABC and other Leftists urgers, so it is very hard to treat as gospel anything you post. You are entitled to believe whatever you wish to believe and tell us all about it, and we can agree or disagree. But you are not doing yourself any favours by constantly referring to clearly biased in one direction organisations. Quoting third parties does not enhance your personal opinions in any way whatsoever. Do you really believe that what professional stirrers and the media broadcast gives your own opinions more credence?

Dear ttbn,

This was widely reported at that time in the mainstream media.
The Victorian branch of the CWA voted on this issue
as a Conference that was held that week-end. Had you
bothered to read the link I cited you would have
seen for yourself it was not something that anybody
made up. Also the quotes cited came directly from the
Conference itself.

However, I can see that you will only accept that which
agrees with your own viewpoint. Therefore there's no further
point in any discussion.

Have a nice evening.