Love is the winner
Love is the winner – NZ Green Party
Today is a momentous day in our political history that sends a strong message from Parliament about equality and the right to live free from discrimination, the Green Party said today.
“New Zealand has just joined a growing group of countries that are embracing love and acceptance over fear and exclusion,” said Green Party rainbow spokesperson Kevin Hague.
“The passing of marriage equality today brings a huge benefit to many people, and no harm to anyone at all.
“Marriage equality extends religious freedoms, it doesn’t restrict them.
“When I first got together with my partner, 29 years ago, the message sent by the law could not have been clearer; we were outsiders and did not belong.
“Today Parliament has sent a message to the rainbow community that we do belong without having to compromise who we are.
“The stories we have heard from young gay and lesbian people just wanting to feel accepted by our society provide the overwhelming reason why this is the right move.
“Marriage is about affirming, reinforcing and celebrating the love two people have for each other. It’s also about joining two families to each other, and recognising the value of that commitment to our whole society. Enabling more people to marry strengthens the institution, and families and society as a whole.
“Tonight I was so proud to stand in our Parliament on the side of justice, fairness and love, and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
“So many people worked so hard to get this bill passed and all deserve to celebrate tonight!”
For more information:
Kevin Hague, MP, 027 291 7628
Kena Duignan, Political & Media Advisor, 04 817 6767
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