News From Britain
British lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill to legalize same-sex marriage championed by Prime Minister David Cameron, despite stronger-than-expected opposition from within his Conservative Party.
In a first House of Commons vote, lawmakers voted 400 to 175 in support of the legislation. There was strong support from the left-leaning Labour Party and Liberal Democrats party, but many Conservatives rejected the proposals.
The bill will have to go through more detailed parliamentary debates and a vote in the House of Lords, where a vote in favor is likely given the strong support Tuesday. If it becomes law, the proposed bill would enable same-sex couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies, provided that the religious institution consents.
Sigh. See what Calvin looks like? That’s my present expression.
Sadly, not very surprising. I’ve been at the receiving end of some rather unpleasant interactions on this particular subject over the last few days.
alastairjroberts
February 5, 2013 at 17:11
these days the expectation of decency is one sided. ‘you must be decent to us and we may treat you howsoever we wish and demonize you without condemnation’. for the pro gay marriage crowd that’s what’s meant by equality
Jim
February 5, 2013 at 17:23
Often all too true. I had someone read this piece of mine on the subject today, call me a ‘homophobic oppressor’ and unfollow me on Twitter. I smiled wryly at that, but there is rather a lot of it around.
alastairjroberts
February 5, 2013 at 17:30