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Same-sex Marriage in Scotland
July 25, 2012 at 9:25 am
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Quote:Scotland could become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage after the SNP government announced plans to make the change.
Ministers confirmed they would bring forward a bill on the issue, indicating the earliest ceremonies could take place by the start of 2015.
Political leaders, equality groups and gay rights campaigners welcomed the move.
But it has been strongly opposed by the Catholic Church and Church of Scotland.
BBC- Same sex marriage in Scotland
This is why, for now, Europe is better then the USA (at Federal level and the majority of states) in terms of Equality.
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RE: Same-sex Marriage in Scotland
July 25, 2012 at 9:52 am
(July 25, 2012 at 9:25 am)Gooders1002 Wrote: This is why Europe is better then the USA in terms of Equality.
Very ignorant. You do realize that "
some parts" of the USA have had homosexual marriage for over 8 years now, right?
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RE: Same-sex Marriage in Scotland
July 25, 2012 at 10:34 am
(July 25, 2012 at 9:52 am)Jaysyn Wrote: (July 25, 2012 at 9:25 am)Gooders1002 Wrote: This is why Europe is better then the USA in terms of Equality.
Very ignorant. You do realize that "some parts" of the USA have had homosexual marriage for over 8 years now, right?
Of course I do, i was saying the USA as a whole at federal level. I know there are States with Same sex marriage. (side note: I should have put 'for now' in my sentance)
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RE: Same-sex Marriage in Scotland
July 25, 2012 at 1:05 pm
I just can't wait to hear what my very Catholic Gran makes of this.
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RE: Same-sex Marriage in Scotland
July 27, 2012 at 11:41 am
Scots just don't give a fuck. Scots are awesome.
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Re: Same-sex Marriage in Scotland
July 27, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Scots are great. I just live the insults I get there when people hear my London accent! lol
I had the misfortune of being in Inverness when England lost to the USA during The World Cup a few years ago. Fucking hilarious.
British Equal Marriage starting in Scotland doesn't surprise me at all. All the cool new laws pass their first, like the smoking ban did. Good for them.
