Margaret Court Alive Still: Who Would Have Known?
It has been a topic of hot discussion for a few weeks now leading up to and throughout the Australian Open. If your Facebook wall hasn't had a link uploaded in regards to Margaret Court's worthless opinions then I will assume you're from Meekatharra and you and your friends spend the day shouting bogan like obscenities whilst drinking out of your Coolabah goon bag.
We are very lucky to live in a country that gives us so much freedom to be ourselves and express our opinion, however when our opinions directly affect individuals in our society there is a huge problem. The gay marriage debate has been ongoing for many years now and to be honest this shouldn't even be a debate, if you don't agree with gay marriage then don't marry a gay!
Why, in 2012, are groups of people segregated and considered equal yet cannot live their lives with the full dignity and respect that others abuse so freely? Why, in 2012, are we having to put effort in to stand up for basic civil rights? Why, in 2012, do we still allow certain individuals to dictate what we can and cannot do with our lives?
Margaret Court, who are you to voice your hateful opinion? What's it to you whether people are allowed to marry the same sex if they aren't harming you? And why do the media even give people with such bigoted opinions a chance to spread their hate campaign to try and revive the "fear and hate mongering tactics" that have held civilisation back for decades. I truly believe that for the most part, Australians as a whole could care less if gay marriage was passed. So why do we allow such small minded people to dominate and stand on the strongest platforms in our country?
A friend on Facebook uploaded a letter he sent to The Herald Sun and it sums up all thoughts listed above, but from a personal stand point. He is a person too, he has emotions, he eats, breathes, sleeps and lives in a world where he deserves no less than anyone else. The letter is as follows:
I question why your newspaper is giving Margaret Court a platform to preach such dangerous and hateful views.
I had a fantastic childhood with loving and supportive parents and family as well as an amazing group of friends. The one battle I did have however was accepting the fact I was gay.
This was in no small part attributed to the negative views and images that were and continue to be portrayed by people such as Margaret Court and encouraged through the publication of such views in newspapers such as yours.
Let me tell you in no uncertain terms that a person’s sexuality is certainly not a choice. If it was a choice it would not have been the choice I would have made growing up as I struggled to come to terms with being gay. And it certainly is not something that by working hard I would be able to change as Margaret Court suggests. It is something now I am glad that can’t be changed as it is an integral part of who I am and I wholly embrace that now.
I have no issue with people having differing views to mine and to voice them publicly providing that they are not hurtful, offensive and dangerous to any members of society which clearly Margaret Court’s views clearly are.
I had a fantastic childhood with loving and supportive parents and family as well as an amazing group of friends. The one battle I did have however was accepting the fact I was gay.
This was in no small part attributed to the negative views and images that were and continue to be portrayed by people such as Margaret Court and encouraged through the publication of such views in newspapers such as yours.
Let me tell you in no uncertain terms that a person’s sexuality is certainly not a choice. If it was a choice it would not have been the choice I would have made growing up as I struggled to come to terms with being gay. And it certainly is not something that by working hard I would be able to change as Margaret Court suggests. It is something now I am glad that can’t be changed as it is an integral part of who I am and I wholly embrace that now.
I have no issue with people having differing views to mine and to voice them publicly providing that they are not hurtful, offensive and dangerous to any members of society which clearly Margaret Court’s views clearly are.
I couldn't of said it better myself and hope they publish it and encourage you to also send in your own emails and letters to The Herald Sun!
What are your thoughts on this matter? Is Margaret Court just a sign of old aged opinions that will eventually die out? Are their any positives to come from this, can we look past it? Leave a comment below!
What are your thoughts on this matter? Is Margaret Court just a sign of old aged opinions that will eventually die out? Are their any positives to come from this, can we look past it? Leave a comment below!
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Great post and that picture is just great. She has the face of a TOAD!
ReplyDeleteActually, I think the picture is quite flattering. I'm publishing a much worse one in the Prime Timers newsletter, for our members darts practice.
ReplyDeleteI am the same age as Margaret Court. Her views have nothing to do with her age. Unfortunately bigots come in all ages.
Great comment! I do agree that bigots come in all ages, but this issue is more highlighted by old age views as most of the current generation are quite tolerant as a whole. However, these beliefs and attitudes will always remain in some peoples minds and thats ok as everyone is entitled to an opinion. I guess it comes down to just living your life for yourself and those around you and good things will come.
DeleteOnce you have used that dart board take a photo and email it to me it would be fantastic to see haha