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"Marsden, the duplicitous fraud, let down his profession... History's assessment of Marsden's life should depend on his actions -- which were appalling -- and not his public utterances. Words are cheap" writes Chris Merritt in today's The Australian (not online, oddly).
Has there ever been a clearer case of Ad Hominem argument? How utterly disrespectful to a man who has just died, and inspired a generation of lawyers and gay activists. Marsden firmy believed an individual's private life should be kept private -- and especially when it's irrelevant to one's arguments. Here is a man that represented Ivan Milat in court and wanted to represent Saddam Hussein. Not because he thought they were innocent, but because he was a firm believer in justice and fairness. The world will be a less free -- and certainly less colourful -- place without him.
A good obituary may be observed in today's Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/an-outspoken-fighter-who-was-passionate-until-his-final-days/2006/05/18/1147545460774.html
A reflection on his contributions to gay rights may be observed in the Sydney Star Observer: http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=5356
Vale the pot-smoking poofter.
Has there ever been a clearer case of Ad Hominem argument? How utterly disrespectful to a man who has just died, and inspired a generation of lawyers and gay activists. Marsden firmy believed an individual's private life should be kept private -- and especially when it's irrelevant to one's arguments. Here is a man that represented Ivan Milat in court and wanted to represent Saddam Hussein. Not because he thought they were innocent, but because he was a firm believer in justice and fairness. The world will be a less free -- and certainly less colourful -- place without him.
A good obituary may be observed in today's Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/an-outspoken-fighter-who-was-passionate-until-his-final-days/2006/05/18/1147545460774.html
A reflection on his contributions to gay rights may be observed in the Sydney Star Observer: http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=5356
Vale the pot-smoking poofter.