Paul,

People are not 'bigots' just because they disagree with you on SSM. And, I'll bet you haven't called the person who sacked the girl for voting NO a bigot, have you? The catholic bishops you hate so much are surely no different from this bimbo, who has offended against employment law, as would any bishop sacked a person for voting YES.

If you are going to call people bigots, have to be prepared to also be called a bigot by others who disagree with YOU.

There are already laws to protect employees from the bimbo and the bishop – nothing to do with the Marriage Act – but your little post has highlighted the very thing that may people are concerned about if the Marriage is changed: that freedoms will be lost by those who do not wish to endorse or enable SSM. They “... should have their authority to perform marriage ceremonies terminated” you say!

You are on very shaky ground calling anyone else a bigot, Paul.

All in all, this discussions has emphasised the real political motive behind the push for changing the Marriage Act – to divide us and to cause chaos, with us all at each others throats over something that is so trivial. Homosexuality and SSM are merely sides shows to the main putsch.

And, the Presbyterian minister who refused to marry a normal man/woman just because the said they would vote YES is a creep. And, the AFL, now a political organisation, is a laughing stock.

Philip S, "There is a lot of public money going into sports organizations in one way or another"

A lot of that money too comes from the subs of thousands of players including juniors. The cash is funnelled to facilities and pays for the elite, but it is money that the parents, volunteers and players of local clubs can ill-afford to lose.

Dear phanto,

You wrote;

“Also the organisation does not need to have an opinion since the organisation does not have the right to vote.”

The obvious question then my friend is does this apply to the Catholic Church and if not why not?

Dear Shadow Minister,

As I said in my earlier post I felt the owner had overstepped the mark.

You wrote;

“As for the other employees are you saying that their difference in political opinion is a cause for termination?”

You tell me. What was your stance on Yassmin Abdel-Magied?

Looks like biased MSM are on the job for the yes vote.

A quick look at headlines for stories you get these.

'Yes' vote could 'prevent 3000 teen suicide attempts' a year

The 'bleeding heart' lawyer who opposes same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage off the table if 'no' vote: PM

Gay Muslims shake off conservative image to back same-sex marriage

BCA boss on same-sex marriage: 'I've spent my whole life feeling like an outsider'

- Could not find any on the site in favor of NO vote.

I'll correct you for being wrong Phil. The AFL pays substantial rent for the use of those public facilities. What "rent" does the Catholic Church pay the state? Nothing, not a dime, in fact just the opposite, they have received billions in benefits from the state.

There is nothing wrong with a business/organization taking a particular view on laws, and proposed changes to laws, it is seen at times, as good business sense to do so. Business spend lots of money lobbing government to have new laws, and changes to existing laws,and government policies that favour them. As this issue seems to have some moral aspect to it, it is controversial that some businesses have come out in support of change. But if the business believes that they will be perceived as better by the public, as being part of the community for taking that stand, then they do so freely. Why not?

Paul,

The three pillars of democracy that shouldn't interfere with each other are the state, the courts, and the churches. While it is already illegal for a layperson to discriminate on the basis of religion by withdrawing services based on the race or sexuality of the client, it is entirely another kettle of fish to force religious leaders to perform religious ceremonies contrary to beliefs. You are calling for exactly that, and confirming the claims that the No case is making.

That and other gay activists calling for the compulsory implementation of the discredited "safe schools" program is confirming their worst fears, as does firing people for their opinions.

SR,

It appears that we are in furious agreement.

As for Yasmin Abdel-Magied, I believe that she is a smart cookie that realised quickly that if she said enough outrageous crap and played the race/ religion card she could get famous, the left fawning over her, and a bucket load of cash. It worked for Trump and Walled Ally.