Apparently, I am in a "normal" relationship and because of that I am afforded the right to be married. I have a husband, three gorgeous girls and we even have a white picket fence. I didn't have to fight for my right to marry. I didn't have to march the streets pleading my case for protection and recognition under the law. We stood in an olive grove in front of our loved ones and were married by a celebrant. We are now legally bound to not have as much sex as before, argue about finances and have stretches of silence between us like other married couples. I simply can't understand why people from same sex relationships don't have the same legal rights. Why can't they stand in front of their most dearest and be legally bound together in love? Their love is as strong as heterosexual couples. Love is love is love. I could write forever on the subject of equality. It's time Australia gets with the program. It's time Australia recognises, rejoices and supports marriage equality. Equal love for all.
So, in my own small way I wanted to show my support. I made an "I Love Equal Love" button for my blog. If you feel the same, I'd love for you to grab it and pop it on your blog too (you can find it on my sidebar). We have a strong voice us bloggers - let's use it! Equal love for all. xx
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ReplyDeleteLove is love is love.
I completely agree. America needs to get with it as well. Enough is enough.
ReplyDeleteAs a Canadian who was granted the right to marry my same sex partner, I thank you for your support and love! It takes courage to put forth your words and I hope that my brothers and sisters in Australia and the USA, will soon be granted the Legal right to marry their Love.
ReplyDeleteAmen. It's time to stop the discrimination. Love is love is love - that's a great slogan.
ReplyDeleteButton is going up for sure. You are a treasure Bianca xx
ReplyDeleteBig Words Bianca, I think you are amazing! As one of those who does not have a choice when it comes to marriage your message here is a beautiful thing. I was banging on about this on my blog today, I genuinely believe it is people like you and Mrs Woog who will have the greatest impact on this push for change. Not because you are such brilliant influential bloggers but because ultimately the change in law will have no effect on you but you fight the good fight anyway. It means the absolute world to people like me. It gives me great faith that we will one day be able to change the laws and so that if one day I fall in love I will be able to marry the man of my dreams.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!!
xoxoxoxo
St. Murphy
My heart twinkled reading your comment. And I so hope yours does too when you stroll down the aisle one day to marry the man of your dreams. It must happen x
ReplyDeleteand you, my dear, are too xx
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so ashamed of our political system - love is love is love
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of your country for making same sex marriage a legal option. I wish you a long, happy and soulful marriage. Thanks for reading x
ReplyDeleteEnough is enough x
ReplyDeletexxxx
ReplyDeleteYou are very clever. That badge rocks and you rock. Nudge, nudge.
ReplyDeleteGo Bianca. I'm right behind you. It's ridiculous in 2011 that two people who love each other cannot legally commit to each other. Ridiculous.
ReplyDeletewell said, Bianca. I can't believe that this is still an issue in this day and age. The button's going up on my blog :) You rock! xx
ReplyDeleteOff to copy and paste to my blog!!!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more.
'Love is love' x
Oh wow, that is so very cool xx
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's still an issue either - shits me no end. Thanks for reading, commenting and popping the button your blog x
ReplyDeleteRidiculously ridiculous xx
ReplyDeleteno, you rock! Thanks gorgeous x (wink wink)
ReplyDeleteStMurphy directed me here and I'm glad he did. He is right when he says it's people like you protesting alongside the gay community that will cause change. For society to change we must speak clearly and directly with one voice.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Totally agree. Everyone should have equal choice. Everyone.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Bianca, I feel exactly the same way. Have grabbed your button, and will tag you on a quick post now. Thank you x
ReplyDeleteneed. a. teeshirt! xt
ReplyDeleteBrilliant and simple. In fact, I'm going to do some research on marriage and write a post about it. I have a feeling that marriage in ancient times was more a business arrangement so the farm could remain in the family and less about God's message about man, wife and procreation.
ReplyDeleteLove & stuff
Mrs M
There are no words that others have not already uttered to describe your blog post and how wonderful it really is! It was beautiful. It inspired me. Your blog is gorgeous. I nicked your logo & spread the word just a little bit further. Now I raise my glass (alright yes it's a coffee) and propose a toast... may we, in our lifetime see equality for our fellow human beings and may the discrimination end with acceptance and #equallove! Cheers to you... xx your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteI second that! :) x
ReplyDeletei love your post. I love your button. you have inspired me to finally figure out how to put buttons on my site and I have added it. Thank you bianca. you're amazing!
ReplyDeleteGrabbed your button, am sporting it proudly. Thank you
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Bianca,
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree with you.
yours sincerely,
Miranda Devine
This post is so perfectly written that I don't have the words to praise it! Instead I will display your button loud and proud x
ReplyDeleteits gorgeous! Ive grabbed, copied and pasted :) Came to visit from FYBF and will be back xxx
ReplyDeleteFucking A, girlfriend!
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I found you by accident (love the way the blogging world works!) and I am so glad I did!! Just want to let you know that I have put your button on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you for creating it and sharing it with the rest of us :)
Yay for equal love!!