Canada Will Not Back Down

or at least our government won't. If necessary our Prime Minister stated that he would go to the polls if the Conservative Party (our version of the frothing incompetent dictatorial republicans) forced the issue on same sex marraiges.

The CBC reported IN THIS ARTICLE that Prime Minister Martin publicly stated that he would indeed fight a federal election if necessary to insure that gays right to marry would be legal.

Rather nice to see a government actually put its own future on line to insure equal rights for its citizens, no matter their differences.

This is specially poignant for me, and a win situation for the ruling Liberal Party too because in less than 4 hours today, a Rabbi will marry me and my 9 year partner.

In short we will be legal, entitled to all the protection any other married couple have under the law. It means we aren't different, we have the same rights and will be granted those rights that so many in the past have actually died for to protect. With war everywhere it seems, violence everywhere it is nice to know that while President Bush wants to spread freedom across the world, that in Canada we truly are FREE. It means that at least here two people can be accepted as a couple without hatred, without being called evil and degenerates. Too bad President Bush didn't decide to spread freedom within his own country but thank God our government is not only doing it, but willing to put its own political future on the line to insure it.

The province will ratify the agreement once the Rabbi signs the license we got yesterday.

It is interesting to note too that when we went for the license, there were no raised eyebrows, no awkward glances or scowls or anything. In fact the lady smiled at us, wished us well and several other people in the area where we got the license & filled in the stuff all smiled. Straight couples and two of them even wished us good luck on our way out.

Such a difference than anywhere else. No idiots carrying signs trying to deny me and Dave our rights, no frothing fools trying to call us evil, call us sinners. Instead just ordinary canadians doing what makes this country so great.. acceptance of what is right.. not intolerance, not hatred and discord, just plain acceptance.

Thank God for Canada..

Great news...thanks for sharing and congratulations!
Wow....by the time you see this responce, you'll be "legally" married!

Makes me sad to be living in the US

We've thought about moving to Canada many times for many reasons.
Still might!

A heartfelt congratulations to you both! Wishing you a lifetime of continued love and happiness!

Tell me again why I'm moving to LA?

Big hugs, sorry to barge in on the honeymoon. But really, wonderful news. Nine years! Wow, Ted and I are hitting our ninth anniversary at the end of the month. We will be doing this soon, too, we just need to pick a date.

Hugs,
Michael
Dzinerbear

Why can't Canada get a nice warm desert somewhere? I would move in a heartbeat! Choice of domicile is a balancing act however, so although I would really like the true equality of Canada, the colder climate would be tough to handle [this coming from a man who spent 3 years in Grand Forks, North Dakota]

However, this is your wedding day! Congratulations on showing the world your love and committment for each other!

:love:

Congratulations on your marriage. You deserve to be treated with respect. We have a long long way to go here in the states. But, it is home for now. I have an eye northward, that's for sure.

We just can't abandon each other here. I've lived in places like small town Texas, and Colorado Springs, those kind of hostile areas. If anything, the hostility brings gay people together and the communities have to stay strong to survive.

Canada is a shining example of what could be for most of the world. Let is shine is what i say ! Let it also say to the world that it's just not gays fighting for our rights, the government and public are supporting our cause.

Don't forget the rest of us. We are fighting hard for what you have. I'm in San Francisco, and I have it good. But, I'll never forget the days in Texas where gays are still being murdered and bigotry is being sanctioned. It's great to be proud of Canada, but don't forget your friends that are putting their lives on the line here in the U.S.

Wow gaystoryman -- Congrats to you and your partner! Hope you guys have a great honeymoon weekend planned! :)

gaystoryman!

Congratulations to you both. How heart warming... Have a wonderful honeymoon, enjoy every minute of it!

My best,
Gary-Alan

(Couldn't put this as an edit -- too late.)

As for our neighbours down south -- well not a chance of my family forgeting about you guys -- we've got a lot of friends and family in the States. :)

Congratulations and best of luck to you both!

I'm so happy for you! I love seeing family committed to each other and united. :high:

It's ironic in the U.S. how the religious righteous bitch about the Gay community being promiscuous, yet doesn't support us being together. They moan about the precious institution of marriage while the divorce rate soars. They say do not judge others, accept them with open arms?

Canada has their lobby against Gay marriage but thankfully it's not as strong as in the U.S. The movement for Gay marriage is gaining momentum around the world and I'm very happy for those in committed relationships that will be treated fairly now and in the near future.

Best wished, I am truly happy for you :high:

I gave up asking Carlo to Marry me.

congrats.

Wow, thanks everyone... it is nice to be a married man at last... i am still basking in the whole thing.

Thank you all for the warm wishes and Dave & I hope that one day soon, what we experienced today those of like minds will soon be able to do so, everywhere they now live.

It is strange really, I mean we have been together for 9 years and yet tonight, everything seems different. There aren't the words to really explain it, just that now when we look at each other, its different. I think we had an intense relationship before but the feelings now, are just.. well indescribeable. It really is a whole new world having that piece of paper.

Sorry, been a long day. Just wanted to thank everyone for all their kind words. It means a lot to have such great support. Thank you all.

Ian & Dave