Portugal’s parliament approves same-sex marriage.

[FourScore]

Portugal’s parliament approves same-sex marriage.

Portugal’s parliament passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage today. The bill “now goes to conservative President Anibal Cavaco Silva who can ratify or veto it, but a veto can be overturned by Parliament.” If approved, Portugal would become “the sixth European country to allow same-sex marriages.” As Joe Sudbay notes, Portugal is heavily Roman Catholic, with more than 84 percent of the population identifying as such.

http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/08/portugal-marriage/

[LeftishBrit]

1. Excellent

[SidDithers]

2. Well done Portugal!...

:applause:

Sid

[T Wolf]

3. So, even "heavily Roman Catholic, ... 84 percent" Portugal can be more civilized than

this country.

The Catholic Church, with far less than 84% of the US population, runs this country far too much. So much for the Constitution.

[Unvanguard]

5. The Catholic Church is one of many players against same-sex marriage.

Actually, I'd bet American Catholics are on average more supportive of marriage equality than American Protestants.

[Luminous Animal]

4. Portugal is becoming the leader of a liberal society.

First drug decriminalization with an emphasis on treatment and now marriage rights . It is also an amazing beautiful country full of wonderful people.