I like Penny Wong. I think she believes many of the things I do — I know she’s gay, but…
…I wasn’t aware Penny Wong’s lesbianism was a political belief? This is new information, mother.
Is it reasonable to deny rights to some Australians only on the basis they are not heterosexual? Can we justify valuing a relationship less, in law and in practice, solely on the basis of the genders of the partners? Surely Australia has reached a point where we can value relationships by markers such as respect, commitment and love. I have no doubt our laws will one day reflect this. And the arguments for inequality that ring loud today will seem distant and unfamiliar.