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’I do?’ Opposition dogs French gay marriage plans
bostonherald.com ^ | 11/05/2012 | Associated Press

Posted on 11/05/2012 5:28:08 AM PST by massmike

A plan to legalize same-sex marriage and allow gay couples to adopt was a liberal cornerstone of Francois Hollande’s election manifesto earlier this year. It looked like a shoo-in for the French President, supported by a majority of the country, and an easy way to break with his conservative predecessor.

But that was then.

Now, as the Socialist government prepares to unveil its draft "marriage for everyone" law Wednesday, polls show wavering support for the idea and for the president amid increasingly vocal opposition in this traditionally Catholic country.

And it’s not just religious and rural leaders speaking out; top figures within Hollande’s own party also are at loggerheads. So the Socialists are dragging their feet, releasing the bill later than planned and delaying parliamentary debate on it until January.

(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda

1 posted on 11/05/2012 5:28:12 AM PST by massmike
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To: massmike

lol.
It seems the French are having buyers remorse with Robespierre


2 posted on 11/05/2012 5:57:56 AM PST by GeronL (http://asspos.blogspot.com)
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To: massmike

What does an opposition dog look like?

How many of them are there?


3 posted on 11/05/2012 6:36:35 AM PST by Only1choice____Freedom (FDR had the New Deal. President 0bama has the Raw Deal.)
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To: massmike

Sorry I miss read the caption I thought you said some gay married his dog.


4 posted on 11/05/2012 6:50:28 AM PST by Rappini (Veritas vos Liberabit)
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To: Only1choice____Freedom
What does an opposition dog look like?


"Notus," the Wonder Dog.

5 posted on 11/05/2012 7:01:12 AM PST by Prospero
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