Iceland passes gay marriage law in unanimous vote

[Thor]

The Althingi parliament voted 49 to zero to change the wording of marriage legislation to include matrimony between "man and man, woman and woman," in addition to unions between men and women.
Iceland, a socially tolerant island nation of about 320,000 people, became the first country to elect an openly gay head of state in 2009 when Social Democrat Johanna Sigurdardottir became prime minister after being nominated by her party.
"The attitude in Iceland is fairly pragmatic," said Gunnar Helgi Kristinsson, a political scientist at the University of Iceland. "It (gay marriage) has not been a big issue in national politics -- it's not been controversial."

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65A3V020100611

Sorry the lesbian PM isn't hot guys, so not bothering with pics on her.

[starseed]

It is so weird how they elected a lesbian national leader before bringing in same-sex marriage.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Thor

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65A3V020100611

Sorry the lesbian PM isn't hot guys, so not bothering with pics on her.

It amazes me how few countries thus far have same-sex marriage. I was thinking as I was in Chicago a few weeks ago that in fact a gay couple in this massive cosmopolitan American city could not get married but they could if they lived in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. It's kind of absurd.

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Thor

Sorry the lesbian PM isn't hot guys, so not bothering with pics on her.

She's not bad for an old chick. Cheese would hit that.

[Jimmy Stang]

I'm sure that Fred Phelps summoned that volcano in protest. It all makes sense now.

[Thor]

Originally Posted by starseed

It is so weird how they elected a lesbian national leader before bringing in same-sex marriage.

Exactly what I said when I moved here 1 month ago, when I said so we have an PM thats a lesbian and gay marriage isn't law yet?

Well just wait a few weeks I guess and bam its in the news.

[CaptainCrunch]

Woohoo more hot icelandic chicks for the rest of us.

[Sliver]

If you're against gay marriage in 2010 you really are an a-hole. I haven't met any exceptions to this rule.

[CaptainCrunch]

What if your not for or against, but are firmly in the camp of I don't care.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

What if your not for or against, but are firmly in the camp of I don't care.

My theory is a work in progress and doesn't account for such variances at this time.

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Bunk

It amazes me how few countries thus far have same-sex marriage. I was thinking as I was in Chicago a few weeks ago that in fact a gay couple in this massive cosmopolitan American city could not get married but they could if they lived in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. It's kind of absurd.

Well is their really a big difference between a civil union and marriage? I not sure, was under the impression it wasn't, either way these things take time..eventually marriage will be offered to all types of human relationships.

[Russic]

Good job Iceland. As soon as I figure out what you export I'll be sure to buy some to show my support.

[Redliner]

Originally Posted by Sliver

If you're against gay marriage in 2010 you really are an a-hole. I haven't met any exceptions to this rule.

Wow, way to generalize.

I guess in your books I must be an a-hole then - and you know what? I'm 100% OK with that.

[driveway]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

What if your not for or against, but are firmly in the camp of I don't care.

There's a difference between "I don't care if they get married" and "I don't care if they make it legal"

If you're in the former group, you're not an a-hole. If you're in the latter, welcome to a-hole town.

But then, we all know who the mayor of a-hole town is.

[Thor]

Originally Posted by Russic

Good job Iceland. As soon as I figure out what you export I'll be sure to buy some to show my support.

Hot women, fish, Bjork, Sigur Ros and EVE online. Sorry about Eve online and Bjork btw.

[Thor]

Originally Posted by Redliner

Wow, way to generalize.

I guess in your books I must be an a-hole then - and you know what? I'm 100% OK with that.

I think what he means is that anyone this day and age that tries to logically deny people rights based on their sexual orientation is a dis pleasant and backwards fellow whom is likely rather unlikable.

But thats probably only because he has yet to hear a good reason to withhold rights of a section of society based on prejudice.

Or he's just being an A**hole, either way, high five!

[valo403]

Originally Posted by driveway

There's a difference between "I don't care if they get married" and "I don't care if they make it legal"

If you're in the former group, you're not an a-hole. If you're in the latter, welcome to a-hole town.

But then, we all know who the mayor of a-hole town is.

I know a few gay guys who could probably make a claim for that position

I just booked a flight to Iceland, I'm very excited at the possibility of seeing a gay viking wedding.

[Thor]

Valo make sure you give us a update on the inspired by iceland thread when you get back, would love to hear how it goes.

I'm at the cabin right now but once I'm home I'll upload some pictures of Geysir, Gullfoss, river rafting and some mountain jeeps that I took a few days ago.

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by Redliner

Wow, way to generalize.

I guess in your books I must be an a-hole then - and you know what? I'm 100% OK with that.

Okay, care to share your reasons why you're against it then?

[Azure]

I'm in the camp of I don't give a crap.

And I believe nobody else should either. Not the government, not the law, nobody.

Marriage shouldn't be something that is controlled by the government.