Ireland Legalizes Gay Marriage After the Majority Vote

Thousands of gay rights activists celebrate in tears in front of Dublin Castle as the Irish Republic declares the legalization of same-sex marriage which labels Ireland as the first country in the world to allow it via majority vote.

 

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Gaining 62% of electorates approving gay marriage, Prime Minister Enda Kenny states that the peopleโ€™s decision only reveals howย compassionate, bold, and joyful they are as he warmly announces the result.

The same-sex marriage poll achieves 1, 201, 607 โ€˜yesโ€™ while 734, 300 voters sticks to โ€˜no’ out of more than three million participants. The public decision is said to be overwhelming because Ireland is also a Catholic country as the Philippines.

Recently, a huge number of people rally in support of same-sex marriage, showing the unity of Irish citizens.ย 

 

Rally in support of same-sex marriage in Dublin

Photo by: Robin English

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However, not all people around the world seem to be pleased with the decision but Ireland stands that marriage is a union of two people in love despite their gender.

What can you say about the legalization? Will you say yes if the voting is conducted in the Philippines?