The marriage equality plebiscite isn’t actually actually about same-sex marriage at all. Instead, what it’s “really” about is political correctness, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, gender fluidity, boys in dresses and potential marriage to national monuments. It’s the No campaign’s central strategy: Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.
Below is a flyer for the "No" case that I received in my letter box today. Unsigned, anonymous, certainly not authorised by anyone. Instead of arguing the merits of their case, which is, as I understand it that marriage is a special union between a man and a woman, ordained by God as they believe for the rearing of children and the benefit of the couple, they set out to distract, spread disinformation and generally cultivate fear, uncertainty and doubt.
Why do they do this? Because it works. If they are able to persuade enough waverers and 'don't cares' that it's all too risky, they win. Supporters of Marriage Equality really need to be ready to counter these types of arguments.
I'll set out my counter arguments here when I get time.
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