Gay marriage advocates blocked streets in Melbourne to protest against tennis great Margaret Court who was speaking at a Liberal party event. <\/p>\n
A crowd of at least 50 activists blocked the function entrance in the city and brought traffic to a standstill, with roads closed and dozens of police separating the crowd from attendees. <\/p>\n
The function was a fundraiser for Brad Rowswell, the state Liberal candidate for suburban seat of Sandringham. <\/p>\n
Court, a Christian pastor, wrote an open letter last month criticising Qantas and its CEO Alan Joyce for promoting same-sex marriage. <\/p>\n
Protestors chanted \"Margaret Court you've lost the set, your bigotry can't clear the net\" while guests entered through side entrances. <\/p>\n
Equal Love advocate and spokeswoman Danica Cheesley said while Ms Court had a right to voice her opinions on a national platform, the group had a right to protest. <\/p>\n
\"The comments she made were pretty abhorrent,\" Ms Cheesley said. <\/p>\n
\"It think it's disgusting she's speaking at this event after what she said and the party should have cancelled her appearance.\" <\/p>\n
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