An anti-same sex marriage group has used Julia Gillard‘s image and words on a controversial, widespread promotional poster – and Jules ain’t a happy lady.
“For a country, just as for a person, it takes a lot of courage to say we are sorry.We don’t like to admit we were mistaken or misguided.
Yet this is part of the process of a nation growing up:
Holding the mirror to ourselves and our past, and not flinching from what we see.
What we see in that mirror is deeply shameful and distressing.
A story of suffering and unbearable loss.
But ultimately a story of strength, as those affected by forced adoptions found their voice. Organised and shared their experiences.
And, by speaking truth to power, brought about the Apology we offer today.
This story had its beginnings in a wrongful belief that women could be separated from their babies and it would all be for the best.Instead these churches and charities, families, medical staff and bureaucrats struck at the most primal and sacred bond there is — the bond between a mother and her baby.“
According to Mumbrella, Gillard is now seeking legal advice about her words being used on the gross anti-SSM poster, which the she labelled ‘hurtful’ and ‘offensive’.
“Her words were not taken out of context. For her to threaten a community group, it is disgraceful given she is a public figure of her stature. Every quote we ran was from the public domain and was part of the necessary discussion of this momentous question. All of it is correct and in good faith. We will not be bullied into silence by public figures like Ms Gillard.”
“Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard was unaware of and had no notice regarding the publication of this advertisement. Ms Gillard believes it is wrong for her words of apology to victims of forced adoption to be taken out of context and misused. As well as being hurtful to those who are the subject of the apology, who have already suffered so much, Ms Gillard believes the advertisement is offensive to gay couples, who are parents. Ms Gillard has sought legal advice about this matter.”
Alright, now we’ve got all those statements outta the way, let us be the first to say,
