The best reasons for marriage equality that you will ever see

So that you folks don't think that I'm totally immersed in raising hell with the religious right, I present to you an absolutely stunning, stunning ad from Australia on why marriage equality is important. It is to the point, universal, and says it all.

Commentary by ALVIN McEWEN | Author and Blogger, Holy Bullies & Headless Monsters Friday, November 25, 2011

The best reasons for marriage equality that you will ever see

So that you folks don’t think that I’m totally immersed in raising hell with the religious right, I present to you an absolutely stunning, stunning ad from Australia on why marriage equality is important.

It is to the point, universal, and says it all.

Have you seen the ad?

If so, stop weeping and spread it to the far corners. EVERYONE has to see this.

For more by Alvin McEwen, visit his blog at Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters.

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