'You are a backwards, homophobic idiot': Liberal MP called 'one of Hitler's children' after posting a photo saying it's OK to vote 'no' in same-sex marriage ballot

  • Liberal MP Ian Goodenough has been blasted for saying 'it's okay to vote no'
  • Perth politician was berated for saying he had voted against same-sex marriage
  • The 42-year-old was called a 'backwards idiot' and 'one of Hitler's children'
  • Mr Goodenough has been outspoken about his same-sex marriage views in past 

By DANIEL PETERS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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A conservative Liberal MP has been called 'one of Hitler's children' and subjected to vile abuse online after declaring his intention to vote against same sex marriage.

Ian Goodenough, a politician from Perth, posted a photo to Facebook on Tuesday after placing his survey into a postal box ahead of the marriage equality vote.

'As a supporter of traditional marriage I posted my "No" vote in Joondalup today,' he captioned the photo, reminding his constituents to vote before the deadline.

Conservative Liberal MP Ian Goodenough posting his 'No' vote against same sex marriage

Conservative Liberal MP Ian Goodenough has been called 'one of Hitler's children' and subjected to vile abuse online after declaring his intention to vote against same sex marriage

The politician, from Perth, has been outspoken about his stance on same-sex marriage

The politician, from Perth, has been outspoken about his stance on same-sex marriage

Mr Goodenough announced online that he posted his 'No' vote 'as a supporter of traditional marriage' 

Mr Goodenough announced online that he posted his 'No' vote 'as a supporter of traditional marriage' 

But the 42-year-old was berated with countless insulting comments labelling him a 'd***head', 'w***er' and 'backwards homophobic idiot'.

The politician, who has been outspoken about his stance on same-sex marriage in the past, was even insulted about his ethnicity and physical appearance.

'You are a deplorable human being. If laws based on the same ignorance were in play in 1984, you wouldn't even be able to vote,' wrote one woman. 

'Then it's OK to surmise you are a backwards homophobic idiot,' added another.

One angered social media user used the racially-charged insult 'chink' in his criticism of Mr Goodenough's opinion, while another made fun of the shape of his eyebrows.

The post attracted over a thousand comments and almost two-and-a-half thousand likes in just one day, dividing opinion within his electoral division of Moore. 

Mr Goodenough (pictured with Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash) was insulted about his ethnicity and physical appearance

Mr Goodenough (pictured with Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash) was insulted about his ethnicity and physical appearance

The 42-year-old was berated with countless insulting comments labelling him a 'd***head', 'w***er' and 'backwards homophobic idiot'

The 42-year-old was berated with countless insulting comments labelling him a 'd***head', 'w***er' and 'backwards homophobic idiot'

Mr Goodenough appeared on the ABC earlier this month to explain his position on the upcoming postal vote.

'I believe in retaining the current definition of marriage, because I believe it involves the commitment between a man and a woman for the purposes of raising a family.'

'Children are best adjusted having a male parent and a female parent; a mother and a father.'

'It gives a balance, there are attributes which either gender bring that will help their development to the various roles within contemporary society.' 

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