It's not just a simple name change, it's putting it through the courts and protecting those that either wish to opt out or opt in. It should be simple but people keep scaremongering. As long as all the same rights and meanings are given to straight and gay couples, that's what matters
I thought civil partnerships had identical rights and responsibilities to civil marriage?
I thought civil partnerships had identical rights and responsibilities to civil marriage?
For the most part they do but it's not classed as marriage which if abroad I believe may cause issues if something was to befall your partner. CP is only recognised here. If its classed as marriage then it's a more secure, tighter and more meaningful bond
For the most part they do but it's not classed as marriage which if abroad I believe may cause issues if something was to befall your partner. CP is only recognised here. If its classed as marriage then it's a more secure, tighter and more meaningful bond
I was under the impression the rights are identical, not for the most part. There will be countries where a marriage between a same-sex couple won't be recognised either.
I have noted that some of the posters who throw out accusations of bigotry are very bigoted themselves, especially against religion and about the views of others.
But then they've probably redefined the meaning of the word 'bigot'. Just as they are redefining other words.
(Bigot: a person who is intolerant, esp. regarding religion, politics or race. A person who is intolerant of the views of others)
Really, where would DS be without the how dare you be intolerant of my intolerance argument? :D:rolleyes:
I have noted that some of the posters who throw out accusations of bigotry are very bigoted themselves, especially against religion and about the views of others.
But then they've probably redefined the meaning of the word 'bigot'. Just as they are redefining other words.
(Bigot: a person who is intolerant, esp. regarding religion, politics or race. A person who is intolerant of the views of others)
You claim to notice that as it suits you bt you are not correct
On gay-centric digitalspy, the parameters at which one usually meets the criteria of bigot, especially when you're in the thread my friend, aren't representative of real life.
I was under the impression the rights are identical, not for the most part. There will be countries where a marriage between a same-sex coupe won't be recognised either.
If its identical why isn't it called marriage? Sometimes change is for the best. Sometimes change allows us to move forward. Europe is doing it, Canada has done it, even America is doing it.
On gay-centric digitalspy, the parameters at which one usually meets the criteria of bigot, especially when you're in the thread my friend, aren't representative of real life.
It's not gay-centric.
Anymore than supporting equal voting rights is "woman-centric"
I agree, can't stand people redefining words. I'll stick with the version we have in the dictionaries.
Bigot: a person who is intolerant, esp. regarding religion, politics or race. A person who is intolerant of the views of others
Bigotry is the state of mind of a bigot, defined by Merriam-Webster as "a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially: one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance".
Openly advocating the discrimination of a segment of the population (in this case gay people) is bigoted.
Opposing such efforts isn't. As I said, there's no reason to tolerate people trying to oppress others.
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I thought civil partnerships had identical rights and responsibilities to civil marriage?
Possibly something to do with farting?
Really :eek: i thought they just sat around discussing soft furnishings
No the Marriage act is a completely different act to the CP act so renaming is not and never will be the same thing.
Seriously! Are some taking the micky?
We want the marriage act to include straight and gay people as then it will be equal.
Someone please cut and post this on every page.
Which would be a lot more eloquent and sensible then that particular post
For the most part they do but it's not classed as marriage which if abroad I believe may cause issues if something was to befall your partner. CP is only recognised here. If its classed as marriage then it's a more secure, tighter and more meaningful bond
"We need more time to consider the consequences"
No we don't. There are none. NEXT!
I was under the impression the rights are identical, not for the most part. There will be countries where a marriage between a same-sex couple won't be recognised either.
To opponents of gay marriage, "bigot" means anyone who opposes their desire to run the lives of other human beings.
Really, where would DS be without the how dare you be intolerant of my intolerance argument?
is that how you rationalise it away?
Indeed.
Which vote is this tonight by the way? I'm a bit dim on parliamentary matters, in that I dont know which vote actually means it will become law.
On gay-centric digitalspy, the parameters at which one usually meets the criteria of bigot, especially when you're in the thread my friend, aren't representative of real life.
If its identical why isn't it called marriage? Sometimes change is for the best. Sometimes change allows us to move forward. Europe is doing it, Canada has done it, even America is doing it.
It's not gay-centric.
Anymore than supporting equal voting rights is "woman-centric"
Yes. It would.
Not unusual for him it seems.
Is it wrong that his name makes me giggle?
I was referring to the website, not the thread topic.
Openly advocating the discrimination of a segment of the population (in this case gay people) is bigoted.
Opposing such efforts isn't. As I said, there's no reason to tolerate people trying to oppress others.
The site isn't gay-centric either. Gay people are mentioned in articles and gay people certainly post here too, but so are/do straight people.
You didn't, you ignored it and pretended you answered but whatever.
There is a larger percentage of declared gay people posting here than most people would encounter day to day.
And Gay Spy.
Let me consult my magic 8 ball for the answer to that........................................No.