Don't want to start a war-confused about Steve Fielding speaking at home birth rally

[Indadhanu]

While I hope its because he truly believes that woman should have the right to a medically supported home birth, I am a bit cynical... some politicians use controversial decisions by the party in power as a platform to get up there and go "see, you should have voted US in, we'd NEVER have done this..."

JMO anyway, like I said, I am a bit cynical about politicians...

[bon]

While I hope its because he truly believes that woman should have the right to a medically supported home birth, I am a bit cynical... some politicians use controversial decisions by the party in power as a platform to get up there and go "see, you should have voted US in, we'd NEVER have done this..."

Political point scoring...wouldn't put it past any of them. But if a politician supporting home birth helps to make it 'legitimate' then TBH I am not really bothered by what their motives are KWIM? We still get the desired result.

[Smoke Jaguar]

Steve Fielding is coincidentally about to oppose a lot of bills that with his opposition could lead to a double dissolution and will just about guarantee he gets in next time (knowing that under the current situation he's not going to be re-elected!).
However, good to get his support even though he doesn't have mine. He's got some stupid ideas about student 'unionism' (opposing fees because poor students can't afford it...though if they actually need a service it could cost them more without the compulsory fee!!).
Anyhoo - I'm impressed with how switched on he is about what's at stake. He asked some good questions a few weeks ago and his input actually makes sense.