An unlikely Australian marriage ally
Liberal MP Warren Entsch is a former crocodile farmer and all around “manly man.” Despite his extremely macho ways, he has proven to be an unlikely supporter of the struggle for marriage equality.
From 365gay.com:
On the surface Entsch would seem an unlikely champion of LGBT rights. A former crocodile farmer from the far north Queensland who rides Harleys and spouts some of the most colorful language in Parliament, Entsch was pressing Howard to support civil partnerships, similar to those in the UK. “I’ve got no issue with my own sexuality — I’m fiercely heterosexual — but I will defend (same-sex couples’) rights to any extent to ensure people in that situation are fairly treated,” Entsch told The Age newspaper following the party meeting. “Most of the gay people I talk to, all they want is to have an opportunity to formalize a commitment to each other and get the same sort of recognition … as any other couple who have committed themselves to a relationship,” Entsch told The Age.
Except for the “I’m straight, really really straight” rhetoric, his comments are refreshing and encouraging. I wonder if we could convince him to come talk to the US Red States.
