One small step closer to equality

One small step closer to equality

It can almost seem ironic that just being homosexual in the United Kingdom was illegal until 1967 when you consider just how important the change in law that came into Effect this week.  As of December 21st 2005, same sex partners in the UK are able to attend a commitment ceremony giving them the equivalent rights as a straight couple would have upon Marriage.
Having attended several protests in my past, marching outside the Houses of Parliament it seems that equality is finally here. In the eyes of the law at least.  And far from it just meaning that two men or two women can effectively Marry (albeit that the church will not allow such ceremonies and that they have to be undertaken in a Registry Office), it means that finally, there is some come back in other matters.  A Gay Couple refused board at a Bed & Breakfast based only on their sexuality, kids abused for being gay at School and having no one to turn to (Thank goodness for the removal of section 28).  So the 21st was one where some 700 couples committed to one another and finally there is some acceptance of gay people in the eyes of the law in this wonderful land.

We caught glimpses of one of the countries most famous homosexuals, Sir Elton John getting hitched with long time Partner David Furnish.  
Amazing to think that it was frowned upon just 15 years ago if two men kissed on television.  It seems today that nearly every television show or soap opera has its own gay character.  Far from being banned or taboo, presently it would almost appear that being gay is in season.  Thanks Tony Blaire & Gang for lessening the divide.   Congrats to the happy couples & who knows, maybe one day Dusan will come back off his cruise and will agree to Marry me.