I believe you have chosen wisely, and compassionately.
Our own constitutional system here in the US very intentionally prevents any sort of national plebiscite on constitutional amendments. That's quite probably a good thing, net-net, but it does mean we have to fumble around a lot and for a long time before such changes can happen here.
Originally shared by +Boing Boing:
Ireland votes overwhelmingly in favor of gay marriage.
Ireland votes overwhelmingly in favor of gay marriage
Though the total isn’t in, tallies from key constituencies suggest that Ireland’s referendum on approving same-sex marriage is a win for “Yes.” The BBC reports that the result became apparent not l…
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I think that our system of government has its flaws, and our Constitution in particular does contain numerous maddening things which really would be better handled in legislation. But on the other hand, when it creates opportunities for beauty like this week's referendum; well, we seize it with both hands.
The "home to vote" phenomenon we saw on Friday was one of the most amazing this I've ever seen.