SSM Plebiscite

[kruddler]

My main reason for not voting Kruddler is the personal attacks on people for their views and as for question time. I see that as an 'arena' and those that enter politics too, they go their to fight it out and to attack and defend.

I see that as far different to attacking anyone with a different opinion.
Oh and even though the draw away from the "Yes" vote is quite strong because of my perception for the way it is playing out. I would never vote against to be spiteful, so the best way to 'voice' my opinion is to not take part

I won't go into how often I do or do not vote, but yes I have been fined for not voting before, because I won't vote unless I feel there is a genuine reason for me to.

I straw polled my own children today, 1 was for, 1 was against.. Both are teenage boys. I certainly didn't feel the need to pull the one who was against aside and tell them that they were wrong for thinking so. I let them have their opinions.
That is all that I wish was happening across the spectrum.

TBH Krud, I can't really see any negative, as long as it doesn't then become a situation where a religion is challenged for refusing to marry a couple because it is against their beliefs or the likes (that has to be considered a legitimate possibility), then that is fine. I don't think most people care if a couple same sex or heterosexual are married or not and I can't see how it will have any significant impact on society at all. Positive or Negative (and I think the same about hetero sexual marriage also).

Curious as to what the 'no supporter' used to back up his opinion.

Personally i am very much a yes voter.
Not only for the obvious rights we are voting for, but also to send a message to the government that they are very much out of touch with the average joe in the street. I expect a 90%+ yes vote which IMO would send a very strong message to them about where their heads should be, and its not their rectum.

As for the religious marriage debate, and i think we stand on the same side in terms of religious views, it may force an individual to 'choose' between religion and their 'sexual preference/orientation'. I feel that choice will not go down well for the most religions.