Gay kingdom wants UN recognition

gaynz.com ^ | 02/04/05

[Ellesu]

Moves are underway for the creation of an independent GLBT state off the coast of Australia, with plans for the new nation to demand recognition before the United Nations.

Gay and lesbian activists formed the “Gay & Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands” in June last year after the Australian government passed legislation banning same-sex marriage and stripping same-sex couples of civil rights.

The activists are now working on a submission to present to the United Nations that will bring Australia before the International Court of Justice, in order to compel the country to recognize the new state as an independent nation, on the grounds that under the current laws of Australia its gay and lesbian citizens are an “oppressed people, ruled by an overseas colonial power (Australia) and therefore because the Coral Sea Islands are a colony/territory of Australia, inhabited exclusively by the Gay Tribe, by the laws of the United Nations and its charter the Gay Kingdom has the right to self determination.”

The group appear to be serious about creating a new country for GLBT “refugees” worldwide, despite the Coral Sea Islands only possessing a total land area of less than 3 square kilometres. The Gay Government has already issued passports and postage stamps to raise revenue for building infrastructure.

After establishement of this “gay homeland”, it is intended that “our nation will welcome GLBT refugees from around the world like Israel does for Jews”, say organisers.

[Luircin]

But who would they charge with hate crimes?

[Sweet_Sunflower29]

Bahahahaha... I haven't been able to read past that first line!

[Incandesia]

I imagine that any children unfortunate enough to be born or adopted into this bizarre 'country' will have a huge chance of being raped/molested.