After about two years of debate, laws passed in various provinces allowing same-sex marriage, the federal government will finally put the bill to a vote tonight. And it is expected to pass easily, with most of the governing Liberals, Bloc Quebecois, and New Democartic Party members voting in favour, and the Conservative Party most voting against.
I'm so proud of my country.
I don't believe that all gay people must marry, but I think they should be allowed the choice. Undre this law, they will still be able to opt for a civil union, but they can also choose a marriage. The Conservatives' main argument is that it threatens "family values." Honestly, I've never understood how Frank and Joe getting married threatens my getting married. In my opinion, the Conservative argument that it counters family values is hypocritical - they say a family should be two married parents and children. Well... at the moment, gays and lesbians can adopt children in this country. Don't ya tihnk the Conservatives would prefer they be married??
Anyway - vote is tonight. Yay Canada!