Once again the anti-conservative media starts up. I'll never understand that on this subject of the traditional definition of marriage why it shouldn't go to a free vote. I may not give one toss one way or the other but i'd imagine this is the way the process is supposed to work.
Harper has never ever said he will take away equal rights and what not for homosexuals. He wants to protect the traditional definition of marriage.
Buried in the article away from the inflammatory headline is this:
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Harper made a point of raising the thorny issue even after his handlers had cut off questions from reporters. He believes same-sex couples should be recognized through civil unions that set out economic rights but don't infringe on traditional marriage.
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To be perfectly honest I think all it is is a headline grabbing issue in most peoples view it is pretty low on the list of priorities after economy, healthcare, education, immigration, military etc... in fact in the CBC briefing list on the parties they list 13 issues and don't even mention this. It's a hot potatoe topic that garners headlines nothing more. And while someone may decide not to vote for them on this issue if you polled the population I can pretty much guarantee that there are large numbers of people and perhaps the majority that agree with his viewpoint of preserving that definition.