Post by Sammy Jankis on Sept 6, 2012 13:00:45 GMT 10
A win for decency:
It's long overdue, but thank goodness the pandering has come to an end (for now at least). Now I'll be interested to see if Abbott describes Gillard's change in direction as a 'LIE'. Also, I wouldn't be shocked to see AB jump to the defense of Jim Wallace, insisting that he's been 'verballed', and that this more evidence of the 'intolerant, authoritarian nature of teh left'.
Gillard singes Christian Lobby over 'offensive' gay remark
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has pulled out of speaking at the Australian Christian Lobby's national conference, after its leader suggested a homosexual "lifestyle" was more hazardous to health than smoking.
The lobby's managing director, Jim Wallace, made the claim in Tasmania yesterday during a debate on same-sex marriage.
His comments outraged gay rights activists, who called for Ms Gillard to distance herself from the group by withdrawing from its conference, which will be held in Canberra on October 5 and 6.
Ms Gillard today branded Mr Wallace's comment ''offensive'' and said she would not speak at the lobby's conference.
''To compare the health effects of smoking cigarettes with the many struggles gay and lesbian Australians endure in contemporary society is heartless and wrong,'' she said in a statement.
It's long overdue, but thank goodness the pandering has come to an end (for now at least). Now I'll be interested to see if Abbott describes Gillard's change in direction as a 'LIE'. Also, I wouldn't be shocked to see AB jump to the defense of Jim Wallace, insisting that he's been 'verballed', and that this more evidence of the 'intolerant, authoritarian nature of teh left'.
