The UK's civil partnership law comes into force today. Like civil unions, British civil partnerships are "marriage in all but name"; the chief difference is that they are only available to same-sex couples. This sort of "seperate but equal" solution is a long way from perfect (primarily because "seperate but equal" usually isn't) - but its still a vast improvement on the prior situation, and to be welcomed.
If you're interested in the spread of tolerance worldwide, Wikipedia has an interesting map here.
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http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/12/01/news/saf.php
South Africa joins the club, congrats!
Posted by Geoff Hayward : 12/06/2005 09:20:00 AM
The map is a handy reminder on places to avoid for going on holiday or trade with. A death penalty, liberal net access or press freedom maps would serve for similar reasons.
Posted by Hans Versluys : 12/06/2005 10:58:00 AM
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