What a wonderful speech! I'm actually an Australian, keeping up to date on world events, and feel that the world would be a better place indeed if more people had such a conviction to religious freedom. It was a breath of fresh air to read from someone who stands for something.

I also find it interesting (and a shame) to read the comments that contain such religious prejudice. We don't take into consideration a candidate's religion when we go to the polls in Australia - but what they can offer the country. The reason some of the countries of the world commit some of the most horrendous atrocities and lose their freedom is due to biggotry and ignorance. (eg African Americans in early US history, Hitler and the nazis in WW2, etc)

Anyway - good luck with your elections!