Politics.za: Same Sex Marriage To Be Legal?

Same Sex Marriage To Be Legal?

Farrel — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:22:00 -0600

Tomorrow the Supreme Court will decide whether same sex marriages will be legal. Government is actually opposing the case because they believe that parliament should decide on this and not the courts, and I see their point. However in the 9 years since the new constitution has been in effect no law has been made (or amended) legalising same sex marriage despite the equal rights offered to everyone under the constitution regardless of sexual orientation, so I also understand those who have grown a bit fed up waiting.

Funnily enough I was expecting the ACDP to be having a small fit over this but their latest weekly e-newsletter doesn’t even mention anything about it.

"Same Sex Marriage To Be Legal?" by Farrel

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:28:43 -0600

Egads, news travels fast (and in a wierd way). Thanks!

"Same Sex Marriage To Be Legal?" by hex

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 12:34:51 -0600

Well, it’s legal now. Live and let live, that’s what I always say. Political parties would do well to zip their lips (let’s not jeopardise those votes!). And while we’re on the subject of matrimony, Farrel, I hear you’ve got yourself engaged. Congrats!

"Same Sex Marriage To Be Legal?" by James Clark

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:01:22 -0600

Parliament should have nothing to do with rights protected in our constitution.

This is why we <i>have</i> a constitution. We wouldn’t need one if every human right was to be decided by the majority in parliament.

This is most certainly a matter for the court.