It's my opinion and I'm going to tell you about it!

There is a little bit of talk about Same-Sex Marriage going on at the moment. And when I say a little bit, it is a little bit. Not because it shouldn't be spoken about, but because people are too concerned to talk about it - too concerned about what others may or may not think of them if they come out in support or against it.


Why is it that we are concerned about what others may think of our opinion? After all, no one else can own our opinion. It belongs to us and only us. Someone may share the opinion - but only we can own it. And we have to stand up for it. 


Shelly Argent is the spokesperson for PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians & Gays. She made comment today about the latest Galaxy poll that found 75 percent of Australians believe same-sex marriage in Australia to be inevitable and a recent poll found that over 60% support Same-Sex Marriage. Shelly Argent stands up for her opinion. She has one gay son and one straight son and doesn't understand why there are current laws that discriminate. Why don't we all stand up and speak our minds about this? 


you can watch one of Shelly Argent's videos here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2SN-I1p3-w


As much as I care about livestock and the way they are treated, it has really highlighted to me the fact that we are a nation that cares about what everyone thinks of our opinions. The majority of us are outraged by the way cattle are treated in Indonesia and, in some way or another - whether that be by the water cooler at work or on twitter and facebook - we are speaking up about the injustice to the animals. But what about the injustice and discrimination that is occurring to people like me, and people you know who can't get (legally) married? Why aren't we talking about that while we're down at the pub having a glass of chardy after work? 


I personally would get married, even if the government told me I wasn't allowed. I'd take the man I love in my arms and declare it in front of a hippy lesbian priest and my family and friends. Screw the law. But why shouldn't it be legal? Is it really going to destroy the 'sanctity' of marriage? 


(now I just need someone to marry!)