Posted on 10/18/2014 7:24:27 AM PDT by Olog-hai
The gay marriage debate arrived within walking distance of the Vatican on Saturday as Rome’s mayor registered 16 gay marriages celebrated abroad in open defiance of Italy’s government.
Gay marriage is illegal in Italy. […]
Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino received thunderous applause as he arrived in the city hall reception room where the couples, their friends and family gathered to make their marriages official in Rome’s city ledger. One by one, the couples—gay and lesbian, some with children—were called up to witness Marino transcribe the date and locations of their weddings, including in Spain, Portugal and the U.S. …
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but of course, liberals and the media celebrate this as a step forward for homosexual rights...........
Funny how they paraphrase Star Wars Episode III with respect to “thunderous applause”.
The Obamanable inspires and sets the example for government lawlessness around the world!
Frances approves.
I see a “Profiles in Courage” award for the mayor from the Kennedy clan.
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