SSM Plebiscite

[Navy Maven]

Thry I was going to say this when the LBGTI Supporters group post was made but feared the backlash by people who took it the wrong way. IMO, creating such a separate group is actually anti logic and creates further division which should simply not exist. Happy for someone to explain why it would not. AFAIC, we are all one people not matter what race, religion, sexual orientation etc. I just dont get why in 2017, people just dont get it. Whats important is peace, love and respect for one another.

As for the fathers day add banning, these PC kents can GAGF as it has gotten beyond the joke.

I get where you guys are coming from, but I think it's too easy to over simplify this.

Firstly, we do already have social groups within the club. We have the Women of Carlton, we have interstate and regional supporter groups, coterie groups etc, so this isn't anything new or particularly exclusive.

Secondly, whether we like to acknowledge it or not, there is still a lot of anti-gay sentiment around the AFL. Whether it be through media articles stating that gay players wouldn't be comfortable to come out publicly, or going to grounds to hear people yell derogatory comments of a homophobic nature (have heard this more times than I'd care to note), it can create an uncomfortable atmosphere for people within the LGBTQI community. I for one am proud that our great club has reached out to supporters that may feel marginalised and created an environment where they feel welcome and safe to support this club like everyone should be able to.

As other posters have mentioned, this isn't an exclusive group either. I already know a number of straight people who have jumped on board as well.  Almost everybody these days has a gay friend or family member, and initiatives like this just make it a little bit easier for everyone to celebrate their similarities rather than their differences. At the end of the day, who cares who you love in your personal life, as long as you love the CFC first and foremost