Homosexuality Query (Press, 4 June 1985)
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Summary: Homosexuality Query (Press, 4 June 1985)
On 4 June 1985, Doug Graham, the National Member of Parliament for Remuera, expressed his views regarding the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, focusing on the nature of homosexuality. He posed a critical question about whether homosexuality is an inherited condition, stating that the answer would significantly influence his voting decision on the bill. Graham believed that if homosexuality is determined to be an involuntary condition, it would lead to a greater level of sympathy for the push towards legal reform compared to viewing it as a matter of personal choice. To inform his stance, Graham was actively engaging with medical literature to better understand the subject. In addition to academic research, he was also conducting a random telephone poll to gather public opinion from the residents of Remuera. However, he clarified that regardless of the poll results, his vote would ultimately be guided by the insights he gained from his readings on the topic.
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