:: Saturday, June 03, 2006 ::

I (hate) Stephen Harper

Okay, maybe that's a bit harsh. But seriously...

Commons to revisit same-sex vote
Last Updated Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:59:40 EDT
CBC News

Members of Parliament will be asked this fall whether or not they wish to reopen the debate on same-sex marriage, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday.

During the election campaign, Harper promised to hold a free vote in the House of Commons on whether Parliament should revisit the issue.

A specific date has not been set.

It hurts my brain. On the one hand, I'm upset and angry. On the other hand, I'm impressed that our Prime Minister is actually following through on a campaign promise.

The article goes on to say:

Although the motion will ask MPs to reopen discussion on same sex marriage, it will not directly challenge the exisiting legislation. It may, however, ask if parliamentarians wish to repeal the existing law or curtail it in some way.

... I'm confused. How is the House of Commons voting in favour of repealing the existing law NOT a direct challenge?

Oh, Canada.

:: Katy 3:23 a.m. [+] :: ::