Most of the sportswriters who've commented on the Folau issue don't seem to get freedom of speech, or actively discriminate against Folau's (probably because they disagree with him, and there is the problem).

So it was a pleasure to read this article in The Australian today by Will Swanton.

In commenting on the irony that Rugby Australia apparently believes you can have the beliefs you want to, you just can't act on them, or tell anyone else he says:

Young Christians catch wind of the mockery, disgust, disdain and looming unemployment thrown Folau’s way and begin to wonder if Jesus is any more real than the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus.

If Folau is harming young people coming to grips with their sexuality by consigning them to the naughty corner in the afterlife, what is RA doing to teenage Christians?

Double standards are never a good idea.

We are heading towards 5,500 signatures at the moment. Don't forget to share the petition with friends, colleagues and family. The right to speak your mind is an important one.

Regards,

Graham Young
www.aip.asn.au