Hi hon! I have been reading about the SA marriage stuff as it's been unfolding in the news, and I every time I do, I want to mention it to you. And, of course, I forget every time. :P
But, congratulations! It's so good that things have worked out in this way! You and I can finally get married!
Actually, when I was planning to live in Durban, I read over your constitution and wondered how it could explicity not discriminate against gays but not allow them to marry. Now, about 3 years later, we have the answer: it can't!
The only sad thing to me is that in the story above (and in the other stories I've read), so many people have to use pseudonyms for safety issues. I hope that the introduction of marriage will quickly change the attitudes that force these people into hiding.
I've always wanted to visit SA, though, and now more than ever. It's way up on my list of things I want to see. :)
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But, congratulations! It's so good that things have worked out in this way! You and I can finally get married!
Actually, when I was planning to live in Durban, I read over your constitution and wondered how it could explicity not discriminate against gays but not allow them to marry. Now, about 3 years later, we have the answer: it can't!
The only sad thing to me is that in the story above (and in the other stories I've read), so many people have to use pseudonyms for safety issues. I hope that the introduction of marriage will quickly change the attitudes that force these people into hiding.
I've always wanted to visit SA, though, and now more than ever. It's way up on my list of things I want to see. :)
Big hugs!
Nick
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