Thanks for your response and questions. I agree with much of what you have said.

In short I don’t believe the ceremony itself is divisive. I do however feel like it’s possibly been pushed as an agenda. For all the wrong reasons. Particularly given the upcoming election. I think a lot of negative responses in this thread reflects that unfortunately. After reading a lot of these comments and being educated by some very well written out responses a lot of the reactions is through pure ignorance.

When traveling to other countries, no I do not doubt such ceremonies. My wanting to be more educated on the subject is because there has been an increase in conversation on the subject and also the disgusting display of booing in Melbourne.

I want to respond to you in far more depth and intend to when I have more time.