Thousands march against same-sex marriage bill

[Danno 1,228]

Thousands march against same-sex marriage bill

Thousands of people rallied in Paris and across France on Saturday to protest a government bill that would extend marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. March organisers said marriage required "one dad and one mom for every child."

By Charlotte BOITIAUX / Joseph BAMAT (text)

Opponents of a bill that would open up civil marriages and adoption to same-sex couples in France marched in the country’s main cities on Saturday to protest what they call a “major and dangerous upheaval”.

Protesters took to the streets of Rennes, Nantes, Dijon, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse to participate in the so-called “Demonstration for All” rally organized by conservative Catholic groups and which counted on the support of right-wing parties.

Their stated goal was to persuade French lawmakers to abandon plans to pass the new law called “Marriage and Adoption for All”, which is being championed by France’s ruling Socialist Party.

In Paris thousands of people gathered in the Denfert-Rochereau square, many brandishing signs that read “one mom and one dad for one child”. The crowds largely respected requests by organisers to wear blue, white and pink clothes and abstain from brandishing the names or colours of their own organizations or political parties.

Organisers said there was between 15,000 and 20,000 people at the protest in the French capital.

Marc, a 60-year-old Parisian who said he was a fervent Catholic, called the government hypocritical. “They all have wives and children. So they understand perfectly well what kind of deviations would result from the approval of gay marriages.”

He was holding a sign that read “No to genitally modified marriage”.

Despite an overcast sky and heckles from pro-gay marriage activists, there was a lively atmosphere throughout the march, with many young people present.

Students Victoria, Dauphine, Eléonore, Flore and Marie were five friends volunteering at the event together. “We defend our vision of what society should be like. Our first concern is the child’s well being and balance,” said Flora. “If the law passes, it would be z deep injustice to the child, who is not given a choice.”

Gay rights activists and supporters of the government’s initiative also staged counter-rallies in the French capital. Around 100 people in favour of gay marriage met the rally at its starting point in southern Paris.

Mathias, a student from Paris in favour of gay marriage, debated the issue with anti-gay marriage participants on the sidelines of the march. Making little progress in convincing protesters, Mathias and a friend provocatively proceeded to lock lips.

Alice Coffin, a 34-year-old gay rights activist, greeted protesters with a sign that read “Homophobes, we are not interested in your opinion, only the same rights as you.” She and a group of around 50 people threw confetti and rice –used for its link to weddings– when the march passed near the Montparnasse train station.

“I think the government is firm on this law,” Coffin said, adding she did not think the anti-gay marriage march would change the government’s course. “But the fight is not over yet and it’s important to be out here today.”

http://www.france24.com/en/20121117-thousands-rally-paris-against-proposed-same-sex-marriage-law-gay-rights-protest-france

[ready4ONE 5,400]

What can I say? Washingtonians are just more evolved than some in France...

[Danno 1,228]

What can I say? Washingtonians are just more evolved than some in France...

Thanks for that glimpse of Lib-Supremacy.

"Agree with us or we will call you Philistines.'

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

What can I say? Washingtonians are just more evolved than some in France...

Third generation Washingtonian here and that state is run by California implants with the common sense of a cucumber. That state is broke, and the libs have completely run that state ragged. Just like the WSDL's for illegals. Even worse is the cucumbers are starting to head east of the mountains in order to screw that part of the state up. ####### in California until moving out of state is the best option. ####### in Western Washington and then feel the need to head east of the Cascades in order to ####### all over that area.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Same-sex marriage has enjoyed majority support in France for some time. As of August this year, 65% support marriage equality in France. Adoption rights for same sex couples also enjoy majority support at 53%. Same as here, the backward crowd is getting louder but it is also getting smaller.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Thanks for that glimpse of Lib-Supremacy.

"Agree with us or we will call you Philistines.'

Really? I said that? Or you posted a story about modern day French Philistines with whom you share an affinity and common sense of homophobia, and you interpreted what I said as personal to yourself?

Washington just dramatically approved Gay marriage. Yes that is a more sophisticated and better developed point of view and reaction to Gays seeking equal rights. Some day you will change your calendar and realize it is no longer 1952.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Thousands march against same-sex marriage bill

Thousands of people rallied in Paris and across France on Saturday to protest a government bill that would extend marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. March organisers said marriage required "one dad and one mom for every child."

By Charlotte BOITIAUX / Joseph BAMAT (text)

Opponents of a bill that would open up civil marriages and adoption to same-sex couples in France marched in the country's main cities on Saturday to protest what they call a "major and dangerous upheaval".

Protesters took to the streets of Rennes, Nantes, Dijon, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse to participate in the so-called "Demonstration for All" rally organized by conservative Catholic groups and which counted on the support of right-wing parties.

Their stated goal was to persuade French lawmakers to abandon plans to pass the new law called "Marriage and Adoption for All", which is being championed by France's ruling Socialist Party.

In Paris thousands of people gathered in the Denfert-Rochereau square, many brandishing signs that read "one mom and one dad for one child". The crowds largely respected requests by organisers to wear blue, white and pink clothes and abstain from brandishing the names or colours of their own organizations or political parties.

Organisers said there was between 15,000 and 20,000 people at the protest in the French capital.

Marc, a 60-year-old Parisian who said he was a fervent Catholic, called the government hypocritical. "They all have wives and children. So they understand perfectly well what kind of deviations would result from the approval of gay marriages."

He was holding a sign that read "No to genitally modified marriage".

Despite an overcast sky and heckles from pro-gay marriage activists, there was a lively atmosphere throughout the march, with many young people present.

Students Victoria, Dauphine, Eléonore, Flore and Marie were five friends volunteering at the event together. "We defend our vision of what society should be like. Our first concern is the child's well being and balance," said Flora. "If the law passes, it would be z deep injustice to the child, who is not given a choice."

Gay rights activists and supporters of the government's initiative also staged counter-rallies in the French capital. Around 100 people in favour of gay marriage met the rally at its starting point in southern Paris.

Mathias, a student from Paris in favour of gay marriage, debated the issue with anti-gay marriage participants on the sidelines of the march. Making little progress in convincing protesters, Mathias and a friend provocatively proceeded to lock lips.

Alice Coffin, a 34-year-old gay rights activist, greeted protesters with a sign that read "Homophobes, we are not interested in your opinion, only the same rights as you." She and a group of around 50 people threw confetti and rice –used for its link to weddings– when the march passed near the Montparnasse train station.

"I think the government is firm on this law," Coffin said, adding she did not think the anti-gay marriage march would change the government's course. "But the fight is not over yet and it's important to be out here today."

http://www.france24....-protest-france

I can't imagine why someone would care or would want to interfere with someone elses rights to marry, I fully support Gay marriage. Now adoption ? That is another subject. That gives me pause to think. I am not sure I support that ..

[Penny Lane 8,159]

There are people against gay marriage? And sometimes they gather to tell everyone about it? This is brand new information.

The minority feels the need to be heard.

Edited November 19, 2012 by Evylin

[Teddy B 17,252]

Thousands march against same-sex marriage bill

Organisers said there was between 15,000 and 20,000 people at the protest in the French capital.

Wow! In a country where the estimated population is over 60 million, a total of 15 to 20 thousand people showed up? Simply amazing.

It appears that the RWN's have decided to go on, business as usual.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Wow! In a country where the estimated population is over 60 million, a total of 15 to 20 thousand people showed up? Simply amazing.

It appears that the RWN's have decided to go on, business as usual.

It's odd, isn't it? That things like this "comfort" some people. "See?!?! There are still people who think like me! Look! There's a picture! I'm not alone!"

[Teddy B 17,252]

It's odd, isn't it? That things like this "comfort" some people. "See?!?! There are still people who think like me! Look! There's a picture! I'm not alone!"

Yup. Pathetic really.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

This is really very simple...like all the other "complex" political problems.

ELiminate ANY form of government benefit favoring marriage of any type. Make it a contract between two people and be done with it. Religious people can make it whatever they want, Gays can make it what they want and government does not care.

In fact, just implement the FAIR TAX and 90% of this argument vanishes.

[Danno 1,228]

Wow! In a country where the estimated population is over 60 million, a total of 15 to 20 thousand people showed up? Simply amazing.

Go ahead, finish the sentence.

Okay, I will do it for you.

"a total of 15 to 20 thousand people showed up in opposition and oddly enough only 5o showed up in support, which surprising because we have been told that France loves the idea".

Next time finish your own thoughts.

This is really very simple...like all the other "complex" political problems.

ELiminate ANY form of government benefit favoring marriage of any type. Make it a contract between two people and be done with it. Religious people can make it whatever they want, Gays can make it what they want and government does not care.

and it would work like which country?

Or are you pioneering this new concept?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Go ahead, finish the sentence.

Okay, I will do it for you.

"a total of 15 to 20 thousand people showed up in opposition and oddly enough only 5o showed up in support, which surprising because we have been told that France loves the idea".

Next time finish your own thoughts.

and it would work like which country?

Or are you pioneering this new concept?

Like OUR country. Why are we waiting for someone else? America was founded by pioneers, why not be the first? Or should we have waited fro someone else to invent the airplane and go to the moon? Don't be silly. If you got nothing better than that, give it up.

[Danno 1,228]

Like OUR country. Why are we waiting for someone else? America was founded by pioneers, why not be the first? Or should we have waited fro someone else to invent the airplane and go to the moon? Don't be silly. If you got nothing better than that, give it up.

NO I get your point, it is a novel idea.... but this idea in not thermodynamics or the discovery of DNA... it is a simple arraignment between two people, ya gotta ask yourself why no culture has stumbled on this by now..... or why they didn't last long enough that you could name them.

Until you can answer that, I suggest you .... give it up.