Tori Johnson, 34, was the man who died wrestling with the mental maniac and his gun whilst people ran for their lives and the cops blasted their way in. Dying a hero, he was acting according to his moral conscience. He was also gay and in a long term relationship of 14 years. Because of Abbott, he died in Australia not being able to marry the one he loved. Now neither of them will ever know the joy of marriage to each other.
A most moving article from the Huffington Post. Call me cynical, but to me Abbott's laying of flowers was nothing more than a photo op.
Yesterday we learned that Tori Johnson was a good man.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called Tori Johnson, and the other victim "good people." Yes, Tori was good people, but to Abbott he still wasn't good enough, at least not when it came to marriage.
Tori and his partner of 14 years, Thomas, could never be married, not in Australia. Tori and Thomas deserved the same rights as other Australians. But that right was denied them, and now, for Tori, it's too late.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott laid flowers and said nice words but he's still fighting to deny marriage rights to "good people" such as Tori Johnson.
If Abbot wishes to honor the heroism of Tori Johnson he should push for marriage equality. At the very least, he should get of the way and allow his own party caucus freedom to vote their conscience. For all couples like Tori and Thomas it's time to pass Senator David Leyonhjelm's marriage legislation. more
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