The Furious Spinner

This speech by Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin in support of gay marriage brought tears to my eyes. I would love to hear a speech like this by an American politician—a powerful American politician. He said, "I rise today in support of Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act. I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties are safeguarded, rights are protected and the people of this land are treated as equals under the law....We embrace freedom and equality in theory, Mr. Speaker. We must also embrace them in fact."

The speech is long but worth reading. He gives good talking points to use when discussing this issue with people who may believe gay marriage is wrong.

He concludes by saying, "There are few nations whose citizens cannot look to Canada and see their own reflection. For generations, men and women and families from the four corners of the globe have made the decision to choose Canada to be their home. Many have come here seeking freedom —of thought, religion and belief. Seeking the freedom simply to be.

"The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all, regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all, regardless of their differences. If we do not step forward, then we step back. If we do not protect a right, then we deny it. Mr. Speaker, together as a nation, together as Canadians: Let us step forward."

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