I watched for hours the debate in our parliament. Both sides spoke eloquently…with passion…with belief…but right prevailed. ALL New Zealanders will soon have the right to marry in this country and I could not be prouder of our stance for human rights.
It has never mattered to me who someone loves…now it will not matter to the law.
I weep for joy that finally in this country people have the right to not only love but declare their love no matter their sexual orientation.
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
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I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
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That’s what I’m fighting for here in France, it’s about Human rights, not about religions…
Congratulations, New Zealand. I have never understood why who marries who should be of any other concern than those marrying each other. It’s called progress but should be an obvious right.
A big Wow for New Zealand, I wish that the USA would pass it too…..I think that there should be no discrimination whatsoever on who wishes to marry who….
The same is happening here in the States as our Supreme Court is now debating the legality of California’s Prop 8, which bans gay marriage in the state, and the DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). The groundswell is already on, though, and the majority of Americans support gay marriage, except the zealous right-wing religious extremist kooks, of course.
Bottom line: like you said, this is not a matter of sexual preference … this is a matter of basic human rights!!! Let’s see what happens!
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That’s what I’m fighting for here in France, it’s about Human rights, not about religions…
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it was achieved.
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Bien sûr ! 🙂 Of course
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Brilliant News Jo……… 🙂 Brilliant xxx
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Thanks Sue. I think so…though there still are possibilities it could be derailed…I am hoping not !!!!!!
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That’s bloody great. It’s about time that world wide people figured that it does not matter race, colour, sexual orientation … love is love.
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I know…I agree completely.
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There’s talk of scrapping the human rights act over here, Jo. Sometimes we take great leaps forwards, and others, we slide backwards…
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Brilliant news for you, by the way!!! 😀
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I was rather proud of the politicians who crossed the floor to vote in favour.
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Oh dear Tom.
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This could still get derailed…but this was the biggest hurdle and it will take a lot to put the brakes on it now.
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fantastic news jo, good for NZ!
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There is a lot of celebrating going on…and a lot of doomsayers calling it the end of times.
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Happy for you ! Just like in Italy… 😦 👿
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Thanks Max !!!!
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A great step forward! Wonderful news Jo.
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Now if only all the doomsayers would hope on a raft and float away.
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Congratulations New Zealand!!!
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I know !!!
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Bravo, NZ!!
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I know !!!
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Excellent. More countries/states need to get on board. Good for you, NZ!
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I agree…but change seems to take a long time sometimes.
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Hooray for New Zealand and thanks for letting us know honey 🙂
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You are most welcome dear Gilly…
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Well said, Jo!
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Thanks Hook.
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Wow Jo! What wonderful news. I hope our own country will make us proud but we’ve got a ways to go I believe.
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Change takes time sadly…I hope you guys get there soon though.
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Fantastic news! Would the rest of the world follow.
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I agree…you know I just found out that Argentian has had this since 2010…wow !!!!
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That’s great news. Let’s hope the rest of the world is listening.
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I sure hope so, but not so sure they want to.
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Fantastic decision, Jo. 🙂
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I sure thinks so !!!!!!! It was nerve wracking watching the debate and waiting for the count.
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Congratulations, New Zealand. I have never understood why who marries who should be of any other concern than those marrying each other. It’s called progress but should be an obvious right.
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We have had some here say how it will bring their world crashing down around them. I hope when it does it buries them deep.
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A big Wow for New Zealand, I wish that the USA would pass it too…..I think that there should be no discrimination whatsoever on who wishes to marry who….
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I agree…it is time to realise that everyone has the right to live their life as they choose. No one else’s veliefs should infringe on that right.
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This place looks familiar, I think I’ve been here before. Doesn’t a Kiwi Pirate live around here somewhere? 🙂
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Lately she just seems to pop in for the occasional visit Cap’n.
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Unacceptable. Your inner Pirate needs to be active and present 24/7. Please make it so.
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Trying hard…but sometimes it’s hard trying…
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The same is happening here in the States as our Supreme Court is now debating the legality of California’s Prop 8, which bans gay marriage in the state, and the DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). The groundswell is already on, though, and the majority of Americans support gay marriage, except the zealous right-wing religious extremist kooks, of course.
Bottom line: like you said, this is not a matter of sexual preference … this is a matter of basic human rights!!! Let’s see what happens!
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Our bill still has one more reading to go through…but I think the politicians are for once going to do the right thing. At least I sure hope so.
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