Both sides of the same-sex marriage debate are now well into their respective campaigns.
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From sky-writing to full-page advertisements in newspapers to messages on social media platforms, it seems everyone is talking about the postal survey.
It is an issue that divides the Coalition and Labor parties, an issue that has the potential to divide the nation along lines from political allegiance to religious affiliation.
But amid the messages to 'vote no' for religious freedom and ‘vote yes’ for human rights, the central tenet of this debate must be, whatever one’s position, to respect the other voices.
All parties involving themselves in the debate must respect everybody's right to speak their mind freely.
Some will want to comment, and others, as is equally their right, may want to keep their view to themselves.
Mental health services are already reporting an upswing in LGBTIQ people seeking help because of potential vilification, and similar anecdotes are emerging from the 'no' campaign.
Such reports make for concerning news for anyone who believes in a robust yet respectful debate.
The overriding concern is that as many people as possible must feel they can express their views, regardless of their vote, with confidence and without fear of vilification.
What happens after the forms are in and the ABS has tallied the numbers, will ultimately be up to the Parliament.
Such is the situation the nation faces after years of lengthy and divisive debate.
The mechanism of a postal survey, rather than a parliamentary vote, plebiscite or referendum, may not be one that either side particularly wants.
But, it is the one that has been extended.
Some Catholics and other Christians will support a yes vote, while others will vote no.
Some Muslims will vote no, while others will vote yes.
As in life, people have different views and will make different choices - the expression of such views should not be seen as an invitation to ridicule or vilification.
There are two boxes to tick on the survey form, but there is no wrong answer.
The only wrong answer, for those that want to have their voice heard, is failing to post the forms back by the October 27 deadline.
Decisions are made by those who turn up.