Gay marriage passes in England and Wales!

[NoraBrimstone]

[Minimalist]

Why do they get a say, again?

What would a country be if pompous old douchebags weren't given a say?

[Gearbreak]

It's good that gay marriage is gaining ground. Recently passed in my state as well. Which is Minnesota.

[Neo-Scholastic]

Polygamy is next for Londanistan. And you know the Brits are too PC to fight it.

[rexbeccarox]

Polygamy is next for Londanistan. And you know the Brits are too PC to fight it.

Are you being sarcastic? If not, why should anyone fight it?

[NoraBrimstone]

Polygamy is next for Londanistan. And you know the Brits are too PC to fight it.

Why should we fight it, Mr BNP/UKIP supporter?

[Fidel_Castronaut]

[Minimalist]

So? Where does it say that being a pompous old douchebag has to be hereditary?

[Fidel_Castronaut]

So? Where does it say that being a pompous old douchebag has to be hereditary?

Nowhere.

But if that's the categorisation methodology we're using then pretty every parliament in the world can be labeled as such.

The HOL works in many ways similar to the two houses of the US government. It's a balance of power on the HOC, Which has supreme legitimate authority.

The worst aspect of it is the continuation of the lords spiritual, but many life peers who are in the HOL are actually people at the top of their profession, such as scientists, businessmen and academics who advise on policy and put forward worthwhile amendments.

It's not perfect, but then, when is any system? The idea that the HOL are all heredity old men is a couple of decades out of date.

The more you know :-)

[Minimalist]

The worst aspect is that it is a) not elected and b) has space reserved for the fucking CoE.

You should go to our system wherein senators are elected who are mouthpieces for powerful business interests who own them lock, stock and barrel.

Far superior!