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Gary Humphries says NO to Gay Marriage

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English: Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard at a Q & A Session in Rooty Hill, New South Wales (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Senator Gary Humphries is warning that future legislation allowing same-sex marriage could be struck down by the High Court, leaving gay couples devastated. The ACT Liberal says the Gillard government should not act ''irresponsibly'' by allowing gay marriage to become law. ''I think it is particularly dangerous to be proceeding on constitutionally shaky grounds,'' he said last night. Advertisement: Story continues below ''Somebody who has been married in the belief that they are legally entering into an enforceable arrangement only to find a year later or whatever, the High Court strikes down that situation, is an incredibly difficult position. ''It seems to me that the Commonwealth should go to every possible length to avoid that occurring. ''It's utterly irresponsible to potentially pu...