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<p>It has been an interesting day in New Zealand politics when two politicians - one a hero to the gay community, and one a villain - have ended up in serious trouble.</p>
<p>The hero is Maurice Williamson, a National party Cabinet Minister who made the famous "Gay Rainbow" speech last year regarding gay marriage.</p>
<p>Williamson has been forced to resign after (allegedly) interferring with a Police investigation.</p>
<p>The villain is an odious little creep called Denis O'Rourke; a member of Parliament who has not only been outed as gay (something I have known for 20 years) but it seems he has had his partner on the taxpayer payroll since 2011.</p>
<p>O'Rourke is a liar, a hypocrite and apparently a thief; not only has he voted against gay marriage but also funding for various gay organisations.</p>
<p>I am saddened at the departure of Maurice Williamson as his speech neutralised the gay marriage issue and reassured various conservative people that there was nothing to fear.</p>
<p>The gay community owes him a debt of gratitude. Here is the link to his famous speech which attracted worldwide publicity.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRQXQxadyps">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRQXQxadyps</a></p>