Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 From Straits Times WELLINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 on Wednesday in favour of the gay-marriage bill. People watching from the public gallery immediately broke into song after the result was announced, singing a New Zealand anthem in the indigenous Maori language. "For us, we can now feel equal to everyone else," said Ms Tania Penafiel Bermudez, a bank teller who said she already considers herself married to partner Sonja Fry but now can get a certificate to prove it. This is really awesomely fantastic and I am here shouting in joy! ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 BTW - if you're wondering, the song they were singing was Pokare Kare Ana, which is a very beautiful Maori love song. You tube link here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 From Straits Times WELLINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 on Wednesday in favour of the gay-marriage bill. People watching from the public gallery immediately broke into song after the result was announced, singing a New Zealand anthem in the indigenous Maori language. "For us, we can now feel equal to everyone else," said Ms Tania Penafiel Bermudez, a bank teller who said she already considers herself married to partner Sonja Fry but now can get a certificate to prove it. This is really awesomely fantastic and I am here shouting in joy! so.. dont forget to invite us yeah.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Hrrr.....consider both gender also can marry right? Male-Male Female-Female ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Alamak. Mobile phone cannot view lei. BTW - if you're wondering, the song they were singing was Pokare Kare Ana, which is a very beautiful Maori love song. You tube link here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Hrrr.....consider both gender also can marry right? Male-Male Female-Female ? Yep - whoever can marry whoever... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Alamak. Mobile phone cannot view lei. Bugger - its a very pretty song.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 From Straits Times WELLINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 on Wednesday in favour of the gay-marriage bill. People watching from the public gallery immediately broke into song after the result was announced, singing a New Zealand anthem in the indigenous Maori language. "For us, we can now feel equal to everyone else," said Ms Tania Penafiel Bermudez, a bank teller who said she already considers herself married to partner Sonja Fry but now can get a certificate to prove it. This is really awesomely fantastic and I am here shouting in joy! We are all very happy for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icedbs Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 From Straits Times WELLINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 on Wednesday in favour of the gay-marriage bill. People watching from the public gallery immediately broke into song after the result was announced, singing a New Zealand anthem in the indigenous Maori language. "For us, we can now feel equal to everyone else," said Ms Tania Penafiel Bermudez, a bank teller who said she already considers herself married to partner Sonja Fry but now can get a certificate to prove it. This is really awesomely fantastic and I am here shouting in joy! Congrats. When is your marriage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Ok lar. To each their own free will. I believe in destinty. If its fated. Its fated. Yep - whoever can marry whoever... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 From Straits Times WELLINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 on Wednesday in favour of the gay-marriage bill. People watching from the public gallery immediately broke into song after the result was announced, singing a New Zealand anthem in the indigenous Maori language. "For us, we can now feel equal to everyone else," said Ms Tania Penafiel Bermudez, a bank teller who said she already considers herself married to partner Sonja Fry but now can get a certificate to prove it. This is really awesomely fantastic and I am here shouting in joy! got parade to celebrate or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Congrats. When is your marriage? 15 years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 If you're wondering what's special about watching sport in a stadium...check out this video - It's pure bottled awesomeness. talk about getting the blood fizzing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiphiphoray 6th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 Hrrr...they still.....hrrrr.....do that thing regularly as per normal couples? Wont they have aids eventually ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 From Straits Times WELLINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament as the country become the thirteenth in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 on Wednesday in favour of the gay-marriage bill. People watching from the public gallery immediately broke into song after the result was announced, singing a New Zealand anthem in the indigenous Maori language. "For us, we can now feel equal to everyone else," said Ms Tania Penafiel Bermudez, a bank teller who said she already considers herself married to partner Sonja Fry but now can get a certificate to prove it. This is really awesomely fantastic and I am here shouting in joy! How come you are so happy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 Hrrr...they still.....hrrrr.....do that thing regularly as per normal couples? Wont they have aids eventually ? Errr....do you know how you catch aids? Its not a punishment from god for gay sex ya knows - if are a monogamous couple you won't get it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryn Turbocharged April 18, 2013 Author Share April 18, 2013 How come you are so happy? Because it demonstrates love, care and understanding, its a step towards eradicating prejudice and demonstrates that New Zealand cares about treating all people equally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjkbeluga 5th Gear April 18, 2013 Share April 18, 2013 So what next? Legalise marriage with siblings (I dunno, it's probably already so)? or, god-forbidding, animals? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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