Labor in Kooyong, Friday 13th and on to Same-Sex Marriage

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Last Thursday attended a very good Labor function in the very safe Liberal seat of Kooyong. Had the opportunity to mention the perhaps too optimistic opinion poll from Roy Morgan. Candidate Steve Hurd showed some touching from the Muse with skill and insight in poetry. Took the opportunity to chat with former premier Joan Kirner and (of course) brought up her own skills with the muse. Quite surprisingly she remembered me even though we hadn't spoken to each other for over ten years.

Last eve 'twas a dark and stormy night, ideal for a viewing of the HP Lovecraft derived Return to Innsmouth, as glasses of glühwein were sipped. It was the perfect precursor for a visit to Nightmare House (a rather interesting game of New England horror and splitting psychic and physical conflicts). When the clock struck midnight, a new celebration was called - for it was the second birthday of the rodent brothers, Trouble, Mischief and Calamity who received, in good spirits, a serve of cheesekake.

Just returned from the Equal Love, where I had the time to spend some time with Adam Bandt (Greens candidate for Melbourne and Fiona Patten (convenor, Australian Sex Party). Gave the statement of religious leaders who support same-sex marriage to rally organiser Ali Hogg who commented on it and directed others to your writer for more information. Press release will be coming soon, campaign will be on-going. On a related note, gave the service last Sunday for Kenneth Davidson's address. Will be attending ANZUUA workshop next weekend.

Comments

[ctudball.livejournal.com]

I was happy when they mentioned the statement from religious leaders, although I wish they had the time to comment on it more. It felt a little rushed.

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Yes, well, it did come to the organisers a little leftfield and I must say I don't think the small numbers warranted too much attention. But it is certainly a start of something bigger.

[ctudball.livejournal.com]

I think it's the most creative solution to an injustice that I've ever known.

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I have discovered some predecessors - the Adelaide Affirmation and the Quakers statement. Although this differ insofar that it is interfaith, interdenominational and considers existing laws to be a form of religious discrimination.