The road to equality.

[King Mob]

BBC News - Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Tory backbench opposition

 

[David Brider]

BBC News - Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Tory backbench opposition

A step in the right direction. AIUI, there's still a way to go yet, though...

 

[Genersis]

It's great that it's passed, but try not rub it in the face of those against on this site.

 

[Hexa]

Wonder if the first gay marrage will be in a Mosque under Shari wedding vows.

Personaly think theres bigger issues for the government to be sorting out then fast tracking this (what ever your views are on the matter). But I'm sure its been discussed to the death on here so I'll just whitter on to the wife about it.

 

[Gadarene]

It's great that it's passed, but try not rub it in the face of those against on this site.

Oh, I don't know, there may be Cartman-style laughter.

I'll endeavour to hold it in for now.

 

[Oafman]

So it passed with a majority of only 225?

The Sexual Offences Act 1967, which decriminalised homosexuality, passed the Commons with a majority of only 212.

Those against the bill today will come to be seen in a similar light to those who opposed in 1967.

 

[Genersis]

So it passed with a majority of only 225?

The Sexual Offences Act 1967, which decriminalised homosexuality, passed the Commons with a majority of only 212.

Those against the bill today will come to be seen in a similar light to those who opposed in 1967.

I doubt it.
It's hardly as overtly discriminatory.

 

[non-religious]

Great news indeed. I heard some of the opposition was vociferous in its condemnation of this bill. I think it is probably worth mentioning that a lot of this opposition had more to do with redefining marriage, as opposed to rampant homophobia. At least that's what I would like to believe. I find it odd that people are so concerned about two consenting adults wanting to memorialise their love through the act of marriage.

Progress is always slow, but it comes and I applaud Cameron's bravery on this. He has a lot to lose and it seems a large constituent of Tory members will abandon ship over this. No doubt UKIP will welcome them with open arms. Having said that, I don't even know what their stance is on this issue?

 

[non-religious]

[Hexa]Wonder if the first gay marrage will be in a Mosque under Shari wedding vows.

C'mon Hexa, even you can do better than that.

Personaly think theres bigger issues for the government to be sorting out then fast tracking this (what ever your views are on the matter).

I tend to be one of those who considers equality to always be a big issue. It doesn't matter when the PM tackled this. The "bigger issues" argument will forever be used. So let's make it now. Why not?

 

[Genersis]

Great news indeed. I heard some of the opposition was vociferous in its condemnation of this bill. I think it is probably worth mentioning that a lot of this opposition had more to do with redefining marriage, as opposed to rampant homophobia. At least that's what I would like to believe. I find it odd that people are so concerned about two consenting adults wanting to memorialise their love through the act of marriage.

Progress is always slow, but it comes and I applaud Cameron's bravery on this. He has a lot to lose and it seems a large constituent of Tory members will abandon ship over this. No doubt UKIP will welcome them with open arms. Having said that, I don't even know what their stance is on this issue?

UKIP are against same-sex marriage, this being a recent announcement if I remember correctly. So I assume they take the conservative position on most social issues.

 

[Gadarene]

I tend to be one of those who considers equality to always be a big issue. It doesn't matter when the PM tackled this. The "bigger issues" argument will forever be used. So let's make it now. Why not?

Exactly.

When civil rights was kicking off in the US, the Cold War had nearly gone nuclear.

And these pansies today think a bit of austerity means we shouldn't be prioritising equal rights.

 

[non-religious]

[Gadarene]Exactly.

When civil rights was kicking off in the US, the Cold War had nearly gone nuclear.

And these pansies today think a bit of austerity means we shouldn't be prioritising equal rights.

Great point.

 

[ianb321red]

It's great that it's passed, but try not rub it in the face of those against on this site.

Appreciated

 

[lismore]

there's still a way to go yet, though...

Yes. The House of Lords then the head of state HRH Liz 2nd.

 

[Oafman]

Yes. The House of Lords then the head of state HRH Liz 2nd.

Yep, all the unelected people now get to rule on it

 

[Cjwinnit]

Yep, all the unelected people now get to rule on it

Like the Judges who will have to consider this law

 

[lismore]

Yep, all the unelected people now get to rule on it

That's England for you!

 

[All Englands Skies]

Most people who blab on about equality, are as my Dad used to bluntly say " Hypocrites who are full of **** "

 

[Genersis]

Well I guess when a person is incapable of something, they sometimes believe everyone else is also incapable of it, to comfort themselves...

 

[All Englands Skies]

Well I guess when a person is incapable of something, they sometimes believe everyone else is also incapable of it, to comfort themselves...

Ah, you know my father to say that then, huh?

Just because he felt people who preach equality are usually hypocrites it means he was against equality himself?

My Dad was "live and let live" and also an atheist, so try again..............