***Congratulations CANADA***

[Bluebear]

TORONTO - Canada's House of Commons voted Tuesday to legalize gay marriage, passing landmark legislation that would grant all same-sex couples in Canada the same legal rights as those in traditional unions between a man and a woman....

"We are a nation of minorities," Martin said. "And in a nation of minorities, it is important that you don't cherry pick rights."
There are an estimated 34,000 gay and lesbian couples in Canada, according to government statistics. Before the measure passed, gay marriage was legal in seven provinces.

"This is a victory for Canadian values," said Alex Munter, national coordinator of Canadians for Equal Marriage, a group that has led the debate for the legislation....

According to most polls, a majority of Canadians supports the right for gays and lesbians to marry. In the United States, gay marriage is opposed by a majority of Americans, according to an Associated Press-Ipsos poll taken in November, shortly after constitutional amendments in 11 states to ban same-sex marriage were approved.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050629/ap_on_re_ca/canada_gay_marriage

[noahmijo]

1. I'm not even gay but this alone makes me consider moving to canada

just shows the religious wingnuts don't run the show up there like they do down here.

[jeff30997]

5. You're very welcome up here in Canuckistan my friend.

[noahmijo]

23. A very typical Canadian response

short, to the point and as warm as a winter blanket.

I lived in upstate NY about a decade ago. I loved visiting Ontario and seeing Niagara Falls from the Canadien side (let's face it The Horseshoe Falls is the most amazing of the three)

It's funny how here I am in Az (looking to move asap though) and about as far away from Canada as you can get and it's the complete opposite in both weather and people. It's hellish (today it was 110 degrees) and full of assholes.

Oh I'd also like to thank Canada for James Labrie (singer of my fav band Dream Theater and a "canuck" :) ) and Rush

[Bluebear]

29. "Warm as a winter blanket" indeed. That is Canada.

I also add my thanks for Joni Mitchell. :)

[waynew706]

6. Comon in the waters just fine here... and let's keep it that way.

BUsh and company are not welcome... Send em to Iraq.....

[applegrove]

10. I'm so proud. I'm so proud. Why a government would want its society

to go back in time - I do not know. Sorry for all the people in the US who are having a hard time being the targets of hatred.

[getmeouttahere]

14. Well, you're seeing it with BushCo....

they want to take us back to the 50's...the 1850's!

[Bluebear]

LOL

Perfect! Pre-civil war!

[waynew706]

2. Boy are Bush and the Boy's/Women going to be pissed about

this! Watch for the US to Anex us in very short order.. ugh.

[getmeouttahere]

8. The rest of the world won't allow it....

and neither will I or any other rational American

I toast you, Canada. Good job!

[BrklynLiberal]

3. Now I REALLY want them to invade us and topple that despot in DC and

install a puppet government!!!

[patrice]

4. This is wonderful. I wish I could be happier, but I know many people

will leave the U.S. to live in Canada and our society will further REGRESS!

[Mythsaje]

7. That's great!

Notice the difference between "American" and "Canadian" Values?

That's our problem! We're mentally Canadian!

[Beaver Tail]

9. And its ABOUT TIme

Homosexuals should be allowed to suffer like us hetrosexuals

[Bluebear]

12. Hahahahahahaha

[blue northern]

16. lol

:spray:

Stephen Harper's neocon-lites lose another ridiculous argument here in the Great White North.

[waynew706]

30. I love that response.. hahaha

I can't add to it either.

[Bluebear]

11. I am proud to be Mentally Canadian, eh?

:hi:

[getmeouttahere]

15. I think for a long time my heart....

has been Canadian...ever since I realized that a just society must have a social safety net and national health insurance...it's all about how you treat "the lesser of these"

But I like "mentally Canadian" too

[waynew706]

13. So we can help... Geez.. Comon... Lets get at this bundle of shit

that we call Democracy in the US... I tell ya, I can't believe that John Mccain has actually capitulated to GWB... ugh.. that really bothers me since Mccain is a POW.... WTF is with that? John, shit move to Canada please.... If it's money, we can provide, but just move here.

[getmeouttahere]

17. Question for Canadians.....

What is the Canadian equivalent to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" It's "something, something and Good Government" can you fill that in for me?

[Beaver Tail]

24. Here it is

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.

[Spazito]

25. Law, Order and Good Government are the principles

and our answer to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

[CHIMO]

26. Peace

Order and Good Government.

Might be the phrase that you are looking for.

http://www.law.ualberta.ca/ccskeywords/pogg.html

[Craig3410]

18. Nominated.

Nice to see that at least part of North America knows common sense.

We liberals *should* move to Canada. Let the RWers run this country into the ground.

[kittenpants]

19. seriously, how did you guys end up so much smarter

than our country? I'm proud to be liberal canada-lover!

[getmeouttahere]

20. For one thing, they actually value education...

and educate their children/people...something to which we only pay lip service in the US of Amnesia

[ailsagirl]

28. And Canadians are smart-- they keep an eye on their gov't

[ailsagirl]

31. Canada is at the forefront while we're slipping into antiquity

But I'm hopeful we'll turn that around.
:yourock:

[applegrove]

32. We never let the elites take over. We are always afraid of American

power and do not listen to elites who have too many ties to America.

[waynew706]

34. Don't let them push you around.... Look at Cretian... What a POS

Ya know what, I am going to push big time for Martin as PM cause Steven Harper is also a POS IMHO... He does not believe in Pro Choice, maraige between same sex, etc, etc etc... so I think that we need a minority Government in this Country again IMHO.

[applegrove]

37. Yes - I like how the NDP have tempered the Liberals. How we got

medicare to begin with.

[Minstrel Boy]

45. Minority parliaments have given us our most progressive legislation.

The NDP, though never having formed a federal government, has been able to influence the character of modern Canada to dramatic effect. And Canadians like it like that. It's how Tommy Douglas could be the father of public health-care, and voted the "Greatest Canadian," without ever having been Prime Minister.

Before the last election, a poll found that most voters wanted just this: a Liberal minority, with NDP backing. Hopefully, and realistically, it's what we'll get next time, too, and with increased NDP representation.

[Logansquare]

21. Bravo to Canada! n/t

[beam me up scottie]

22. Congratulations Canada !

This is a great day for all progressives everywhere.
:yourock:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

27. Way to gOH, Canada!

Shame on this country for running in the opposite direction.

[SammyWinstonJack]

33. High five Canada!

You guys rock in more ways then one! :yourock: :applause: We in the 'good ole USA'(heh) can only aspire to reach your level of progressiveness!

[arikara]

35. There were several gay marriages today

and most of them were Americans. It has already been legal in most of the provinces anyhow. Alberta is the only province that is being wingnutty about it.

[jbnow]

36. Canada is so cool from way back

Taking our slaves, they were free there.
Taking our men and they were free from the draft.
Taking our planes on 9-11.
Not having the death penalty.
Making medical care available for all (speed isn't everything)
So many other things and now this too.
What sane humane neighbors we have, eh?

[LynnTheDem]

38. WAY TO GO, CANADA!!!

EQUAL RIGHTS for ALL.

:) :) :)

I'm coming home soon, Canada! LOVE YA! :)

[suffragette]

39. Cheers to Canada

And a toast to all the happily wedded couples :toast:

[Gemini Cat]

40. Thank-you Canada!

It's wonderful knowing there is sanity to the north of me.

[EFerrari]

41. Wonderful! Well done!

:)

[Bluebear]

42. Freedom marches on in N. America, courtesy of CANADA!

[SmileyBoy]

43. Kind of sad that gay marriage was banned in my state.

And my state borders Canada too.

[TyeDye75]

44. One small step for Canada, one giant leap for common sense

[progressoid]

46. Oh you Canadians are going to regret this

Pretty soon divorce will run rampant and you'll be marrying horses.
Oh, wait, thats the GOP.
Sorry. My mistake. :blush: