Journal #8564

Yup, it doesn't matter who we vote for in Australia, neither major party seems to support marriage equality :/

This is a good move for America, hopefully this gives other countries a kick in the ass to move forward with the leaders of the western world.

Hoo, my grandparents sure are pissed!

They see this as a beginning to religious persecution, that the HOMOSEXUAL AGENDA will start revoking the rights of religions by labeling them as "hate speech," and you actually can't honestly blame 'em with all of the Confederate Flag bullshit happening.

What's next, LEGALIZED MURDER?!

YAY USA!
It got passed right under my nose, that's for sure.
There was a pastor from Texas that said he was going to set himself on fire in protest: http://www.hngn.com/articles/103690/20150624/texas-pastor-will-set-himself-fire-protest-over-gay-marriage.htm.
That's so ignorant that I almost hope he keeps to his word.
I know a lot of gay people, and this is a great step forward for them.

Is gay marriage more important than actual tolerance and acceptance of gay couples?

i think its just a waste of time, if 2 ppl dont really love each other, marriage is only gonna make it worse, if they really love each other, marriage wont change anything

@Striker That's clearly getting better over time, but I'd say in the meantime, it's easier to ensure they have the same rights as everyone else.

@Bruce I get what you're saying, but I largely disagree that it was a waste of time/effort.

I really try not to care for this topic, but the world is going to shit really fast, that said back to not caring.

I'm glad, it's a stepping stone for the LGBT community to slowly not even be recognised at such. There's still plenty of social issues and stigma towards them that hopefully is going to disappear some day, and I'm glad that america anyway have started to help them get there.

I can't help but laugh at the incredibly huge outcry of morons on twitter though, "I hate this country, what about our consitution, I'm moving to canada".. despite canada having legalised same sex marriage for over 10 years. Honestly can't understand how backwards some people can be...

@Dimbloke: Haven't you guys got that whole "separation of church and state" thing?
@Striker: You can't enforce tolerance or acceptance, that's something society has to work out on its own. Equal rights is an important step on that path, though.

I think Bruce was critising marriage in general, not marriage equality. And it's a valid point. But the logic doesn't change how ingrained it is in society.

Ooohh. Yeah, like I said, I agree with sentiment, I just thought he was saying legalizing same-sex marriage was a waste of time.

Good for them. Everyone should have the right to feel equally miserable.

Family guy quote?

Maybe. But...I'm totally not a nerd, ok!?
Not that i'm trying to be discriminative towards nerds.I love nerds sooo much; most of my friends are nerds.

It's fantastic news - only last year we were celebrating the same result in Scotland!

"you actually can't honestly blame 'em with all of the Confederate Flag bullshit happening." Considering what that flag represents, I'm pretty sure we're still allowed to blame 'em. I'm blown away that it's taken this long for a real outcry at the Confederate flag still being flown to happen.

@rufee: I completely agree with you, unless of course you're implying that homosexual marriage is contributing to it.

I am kind of concerned about all the people who say they're moving up here. Not only are they going to be sorely disappointed as per Instant's post, but they'll make a big fuss and try to make us go backwards.
Also, most of them seem to be the kind of people who'd be anti-immigration, and I feel like the irony is lost on 'em.

Great news and a big step forward for the LGBT community, hooray! =P
And Jeff, I don't seriously see anyone actually moving to Canada over this, so I wouldn't lose any sleep =P

I'd rather live in Canada than the US anyway, it seems like a much nicer place to be
I don't like hockey or maple syrup though, so I'm not allowed.

If I ever touch any part of the Americas, I kinda hope it's Canada.

And Jeff, if the pastor Tetsu0 referred to is anything to go by, they'll just make an excuse along the lines of "I meant something else" and end up doing nothing.

I was going to be all congratulatory and everything, but then I saw that PB doesn't like maple syrup. This is boggling my mind.

The sweetness can be overpowering at times.

I don't mind me a little maple on ice cream or pancakes/pikelets/waffles. Or both.

Maple syrup is the devil.

Who knew the devil tasted so good.

Weeell...