Marriage Equality to Become Law in England and Wales by Week’s End

[William769]

This just in – England’s House of Lords has passed the same-sex marriage bill in what is believed to be the final hurdle before it becomes law.

The bill will now head back to the House of Commons for review of amendments and will be signed into law by the queen in a matter of days.

Lord Waheed Alli, who is openly gay, was among many Lords who wore pink carnations to show their support for the legislation. He told MSN UK that he is proud to have been a part of the 15-year fight to get the legislation passed.

"You have given me dignity where there was sometimes fear,” Lord Alli said. “You have given me hope where there was often darkness and you have given me equality where there was sometimes prejudice."

http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/marriage-equality-to-become-law-in-england-and-wales-by-weeks-end

[Not Me]

1. I read this earlier today

and thought, wouldn't it be interesting if the more progressive countries in the world decided not to recognize US marriages until the US (in all its states and territories) give full recognition to theirs.

We try to promote our human right agenda by holding other countries to our (usually higher) standard. This would be a great way to put up or shut up.

[William769]

2. I understand the sentiment there but

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Thats opening up a whole other can of worms IMHO. I think we just need to move forward and make it equal for all and not play the pissing contest.

[Not Me]

3. I guess I was just musing here,

I agree that there are better ways to move forward.

[William769]

4. No problem.