╨╧рб▒с>■  )+■   *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ье┴` Ё┐Objbj╦s╦s .ййO      дююююююю$АААА М 8└Jдддддддд?AAAAAA$ hr *eю▌дд▌▌eююддz▌ юдюд?▌?ююдШ А.DI┤╞Ач?Р0└Ь ¤Ь Ь ю(д>т,$2лдддee  ддд└▌▌▌▌888$\$888\    юююююю     I would like to make a few points regarding the inquiry into the rights of same sex couples in Australia. а I find it hard to believe in an educated country such as Australia we treat same sex couples as though they were second class human beings. аThese people deserve to be treated exactly the same as heterosexual couples. аThey are not criminals, they have not done anything wrong, they do not deserve to be punished. аThey deserve to live a peaceful life and enjoy the same rights as the rest of us. It's a difficult situation when our country is led by a homophobic prime minister. аMr Howard should remember that he was elected by everyone not just by heterosexual people. аOn what basis does he decide to treat these people as inferior? Homosexual people are out in the community leading worthy lives - contributing to society, paying their taxes, caring for the underdog and dealing with discrimination and even hate from church leaders, politicians and others whose job it is to care for everyone. аConsequently gay people everywhere are suffering. аHow can we allow this to happen ? аWe must make changes so that these people are treated to the same human rights as the rest of society. а I am the mother of a gay man. аHe and his partner are perfect examples of how a life should be lived. They are both in caring professions, fight for the environment, support people whose lot in life is less than theirs and both are members of families who love them dearly. аWhy are they discriminated against ????? Thank you for taking the time to read my submission. 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