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rjbcar27

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Fri Nov-21-03 07:05 AM
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83% back plan for gay marriages (UK)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/gayrights/story/0,12592,1089968,00.html

Eight out of 10 people support gay marriages which would grant homosexuals the same legal rights as married couples, the deputy minister for women and equality, Jacqui Smith, said yesterday.
A bill is expected to be included in the Queen's Speech next week.

Ms Smith said 83% of respondents to a consultation were in favour of the plans, first published in June. "Same-sex couples have been invisible in the eyes of the law for too long."

In all, 74% of organisations and 84% of individuals supported the proposals. However, out of 20 responses from individual religious groups or congregations, just three supported the idea.

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onebigbadwulf

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Fri Nov-21-03 07:10 AM
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1. (sigh) I wish we were that civilized

freakin intelligent people.

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Dookus

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Fri Nov-21-03 07:27 AM
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2. We'll be there soon

I remember 10 years ago arguing with my then-boyfriend about gay marriage. He felt it would never be a reality in our lifetimes.

I think it will. The change in the terms of the debate has been mind-boggling. Workplace discrimination used to be the main issue - now it's marriage.

We'll suffer a few defeats along the way, but I'm confident that same-sex couples will be able to marry within my lifetime.

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Socialist Christian

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Fri Nov-21-03 07:33 AM
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3. Well they ar emore intelectual than us there is no way that

we can get there with our educational system in such shambles that my friends is the key ENLIGHTENMENT

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