Comments on: Greenwich ties the knot

By: Brenty

Brenty — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:04:33 +0000

The AME and all that support them can rot in hell as far as I am concerned. There will be NO same-sex marriage in the current Parliament. There will be NO same-sex marriage while the Liberal/ Nationals are in power which will be very, very soon. The progression of same-sex relationships in this country are about to be set back by a generation. Those who believe in the secular state and civil unions for ALL de facto couples have been ignored and shunned by the ‘marriage’ madness!Cannot wait until the next few months! The wrath hasn’t even begun!

By: Baz

Baz — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:06:27 +0000

Plenty of Australian Marriage Celebrants offer same-sex cermonies. Alex could have spent his money here. What’s the problem? A rubber stamp from the government? Boo fricking hoo!
Imagine if in 1978 the protestors took themsleves off to Rio di Janero for Mardi Gras instead of challenging the law right here on the streets of Sydney.
This self-serving narcissism of self-appointed lobbyists is what has destroyed what was one of the great GAY cities in the world.

By: jessica

jessica — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:41:13 +0000

Good point on the marketing of gay weddings

If only it was done on the magnificent Greek islands as they need the money

Especially the lovely Lesbos

Yes quite rude and inappropriate

By: jessica

jessica — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:37:48 +0000

Brenty

Thats mean and silly wheres the love?

My sister eloped os for various reasons with her partner

Adorable and classy gay wedding.

Gorgeous couple!!

By: MIchael

MIchael — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:28:12 +0000

Brenty, ‘futile’ is a very strong word. Overseas same sex marriages and same sex civil unions are already recognised in Tasmania. It’s possible that they will be recognised in other states before we have any kind of national same sex marriage/union recognition.

Also, most countries with same sex marriage/union legislation have linked that legislation to an international code of reciprocity with other nations as new countries pass similar legislation, meaning that as soon as Australia has same sex marriage/unions, all overseas marriages/unions will be recognised here.

What is ‘futile’, Brenty, is any Australian politicians’ objection to same sex marriage and civil union legislation here. With every overseas same sex marriage/union, they are causing Australian businesses to miss out on a very big slice of the pink dollar being spent here on home turf.

That carriage in the photo of Alex and Victor’s nuptials cost money … it was probably a bonus option on their wedding package deal (like Kath Day-Knight’s Pumpkin Coach).

I am sure any number of Australian wedding planners would have loved a slice of that budget to keep their bills paid, but thanks to continued belligerent delays, the minority of Australians are costing Australian wedding-related businesses money. The wedding industry should create a parliamentary inquiry about it!

Besides, calling someone’s wedding ‘futile’ is just plain rude Brenty … just plain rude.

By: jen

jen — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:06 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztSrlxksp6U Douchebags like Mark Steyn should not support people that work for the i.p.a Gorgeous wedding

By: Jessie

Jessie — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:17:37 +0000

Awwwh this is so lovely! As an Australian citizen I really hope it becomes legalized here soon.

By: Brenty

Brenty — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:56:32 +0000

Why marry in Argentina, when you are not a citizen in that country? I can imagine a same-sex couple thinking, we will emigrate because another country has a more just and equal society and we feel strongly that that country is what we want to be a part of. But marrying in another country rather than your own is futile.