09-08-2017, 05:14 AM
I, like many others, hate the tone of this debate from the extremes. The moderate middle has been OK.
The point to me that stands out like a sore thumb is that a de facto same sex couple doesn't have the same rights as m/f de facto couple. This is a disgrace and needs urgent fixing.
I think as others have pointed out, there are legal differences (eg next of kin) that need proof in a de facto relationship that are more onerous than a marriage. These can make sense ie a marriage certificate can be shown, but a de facto has to find other ways of proving their commitment towards each other.
I am not sure if it is a simple as saying that the only consequence of allowing same sex marriage is that same sex attracted can get married. As (particularly) religious protections need to be put in place, I am curious as to what other 'protections' might need to exist.
Of the same sex couples that I know, I would be rapt to know that they could get married - it is what they desperately want. The Yes camp needs to campaign very carefully and not aggressively to convince Australia that it is the right thing to do. As the No camp is status quo, it is easier for them as they cater for those that are resistant to change.
The point to me that stands out like a sore thumb is that a de facto same sex couple doesn't have the same rights as m/f de facto couple. This is a disgrace and needs urgent fixing.
I think as others have pointed out, there are legal differences (eg next of kin) that need proof in a de facto relationship that are more onerous than a marriage. These can make sense ie a marriage certificate can be shown, but a de facto has to find other ways of proving their commitment towards each other.
I am not sure if it is a simple as saying that the only consequence of allowing same sex marriage is that same sex attracted can get married. As (particularly) religious protections need to be put in place, I am curious as to what other 'protections' might need to exist.
Of the same sex couples that I know, I would be rapt to know that they could get married - it is what they desperately want. The Yes camp needs to campaign very carefully and not aggressively to convince Australia that it is the right thing to do. As the No camp is status quo, it is easier for them as they cater for those that are resistant to change.