Irish vote of gay marriage
Discussion
brenflys777 said:
I am most impressed with the fact the public have been trusted to have a say in something that represents such a major change in Ireland even though they might have voted the 'wrong' way.
Absolutely 100% with this and am very happy that the "who actually gives a s
t" majority of normal people have spoken and been heard!The Mad Monk said:
Eric Mc said:
Just shows how out of touch most people are in England in regards to the massive social changes that have happened in the Republic of Ireland over the past few decades.
Ireland is a very different place today compared to what it was in 1985.
Why England?Ireland is a very different place today compared to what it was in 1985.
What about Wales?
I live in England so I know what (some) English people think.
I don't live in Wales so I can't comment on what the Welsh think.
A good result, and one that, I hope, changes people's ingrained beliefs about Southern Ireland, at least most of it.
The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
Derek Smith said:
A good result, and one that, I hope, changes people's ingrained beliefs about Southern Ireland, at least most of it.
The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
It is a huge leap forward, both for Ireland and the LGBT community worldwide. For it to be passed by popular vote is fantastic and a clear sign of the times - I'm no leftie but social progressiveness appears to be on the March (real progressiveness).The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
I'd also respectfully disagree with Eric; it was definitely a bloody nose for the Catholic Church, the archbishop of Dublin said as much himsel.
Amazing it has taken nearly 25 years...
"Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves"
I applaud my sisters and brothers in the Republic.
I only hope that where I come from gets their esss aitch one tee ee sorted out pretty bloody quickly.
"Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves"
I applaud my sisters and brothers in the Republic.
I only hope that where I come from gets their esss aitch one tee ee sorted out pretty bloody quickly.
Art0ir said:
It is a huge leap forward, both for Ireland and the LGBT community worldwide. For it to be passed by popular vote is fantastic and a clear sign of the times - I'm no leftie but social progressiveness appears to be on the March (real progressiveness).
I'd also respectfully disagree with Eric; it was definitely a bloody nose for the Catholic Church, the archbishop of Dublin said as much himsel.
I don't think I said it wasn't. But they've had plenty of bloody noses over the past 20 years or so and probably a few more to come.I'd also respectfully disagree with Eric; it was definitely a bloody nose for the Catholic Church, the archbishop of Dublin said as much himsel.
Your own ingrained beliefs about Ireland could do with changing too Derek if you hope to follow your own advice. BTW there is no such country as "Southern Ireland".
Derek Smith said:
A good result, and one that, I hope, changes people's ingrained beliefs about Southern Ireland, at least most of it.
The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
BlackLabel said:
I'm glad that common sense appears to have prevailed in Ireland. Part of me really admires the Irish system of amending the constitution through referendums however when it comes to minority rights this whole process has only been a success because public opinion is so tolerant in Ireland however in general terms is the idea that a majority can legitimise the right of a minority really a sensible one?
As the rate of male births is 1.07 to 1.00 of females perhaps we should legitimitise women, or is that a step too farDerek Smith said:
A good result, and one that, I hope, changes people's ingrained beliefs about Southern Ireland, at least most of it.
The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
Southern Ireland Derek, where's that?The travel adverts have a lot to answer for I think. They make the place seem like a theme park.
It is not a great leap forward in the scheme of great things, but it does promise a lot.
Well done the voters of Ireland.
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