The Gay Marriage battle in Australia

One of the greatest women tennis players ever, our own Margaret Court, has come out strongly in support of marriage being between a man and a woman as stated in the Bible.  She is entitled to free speech on this matter and does not deserve the vitriol of the many who are speaking out about what she said.  Some are even wanting to have the Margaret Court tennis arena renamed.  This is ridiculous as her views have nothing to do with her tennis prowess.  Margaret's statement was triggered by her intention to boycott travel on QANTAS airlines as its CEO, along with other business heads, came out publicly in favour of gay marriage equality.  Maybe Margaret's intention to boycott QANTAS is a bit over the top.  It would have been enough for her to declare that CEOs of businesses should not get into such matters as it might muddy the waters for their shareholders.

I have listened to this very committed Christian, who leads a wonderful charity (Victory Life) that daily assists the needy whether they be gay, lesbian or whatever.  I find her preaching is based on a very literal interpretation of the Bible and I am not one to so interpret this great book.  However Margaret has the right once again in our democracy to make a literal interpretation.

Our federal government strenuously avoids making laws for marriage equality for gay and lesbian people.  It intends to hold a plebiscite to tap the views of the Australian people.  This will be a costly exercise when the Parliament could just get on and vote on the issue.


May the Force guide our decision making!


GD

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