Coalition Vote Plea (Press, 14 April 1986)
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Summary: Coalition Vote Plea (Press, 14 April 1986)
The Coalition of Concerned Citizens has called on its supporters to vote exclusively for candidates opposing the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in the upcoming General Election. This appeal follows a recent poll that revealed only 2 per cent of New Zealanders identified as homosexual. In contrast, 835,000 citizens had previously petitioned Parliament against the legalisation of homosexuality, highlighting what the coalition sees as significant public dissent. Joe Simmons, the coalition's executive chairman, asserted that any Member of Parliament who supports the bill would be betraying the democratic rights of New Zealanders. The coalition has taken steps to communicate with Parliament by sending a letter to every member, stating that the proposed bill could undermine the family unit, which they believe is fundamental to society.
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