Category Archives: equality

>What glass ceiling?

> We residents of Sydney, Australia now have the complete set. Queen Elizabeth (Head of State) Quentin Bryce (Governor-General) Marie Bashir (State Governor) Julia Gillard (Prime Minister) Kristina Keneally (State Premier) Clover Moore (Lord Mayor)

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>Good parents/Bad parents

>A couple (father and mother) have been fined for neglecting their children. Leaving aside debate whether the punishment in this instance is sufficient for the offence the case shows yet again the innate suitability of heterosexual parent couples that gay … Continue reading

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>Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes

>Today’s post by Andrew brought back memories for me of the day I attended a lecture by Jane Elliott renowned for her exercises in exposing the effects of prejudice and bigotry. As I entered the auditorium for her presentation she … Continue reading

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>Floating down the Nile again…

>It appears that the Premier is about to backdown on the issue of gay adoption to appease the Reverend Fred Nile and effectively purchase his support for other legislation. Of course we all know that religious heterosexuals are the only … Continue reading

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>For times when we think we have it tough

>An interesting piece on wealth and nutrition at http://nickwallacesmith.blogspot.com/ – “Confronting Having and Not Having” It certainly makes you think.

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