Former All Black ‘unafraid Of Gays’ (Press, 29 August 1985)
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Summary: Former All Black ‘unafraid Of Gays’ (Press, 29 August 1985)
On 29 August 1985, a local figure, Mr. Gray, expressed his astonishment at the ongoing opposition to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in New Zealand. He highlighted the paradox of people denying freedoms to others despite enjoying those same freedoms themselves. Mr. Gray referred to a circular he had received that labelled supporters of the reform as unpatriotic, further intensifying his disbelief at the social climate surrounding the issue. Mr. Gray, a former All Black rugby player who now farms in Plimmerton, indicated that his involvement with the Human Rights for Gay Men and Women (H.U.G.) group stemmed from his attendance at one of its meetings at the Wellington Town Hall. He was particularly moved by the speech of Professor Lloyd Geering, who presented a rational perspective on the topic, stripping away the emotionalism that often clouded discussions around the Homosexual Law Reform Bill.
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