Albania more progressive than Australia: PM’s weigh in on gay marriage movement
”A law that could provoke debates and reactions aims to put an end to discrimination and will allow civil unions between same-sex persons.”
Newly elected Albania Prime Minister Sali Berisha stating that he is in favor of allowing gay and lesbian marriages in the former Communist country that lies between Greece and Italy. (AFP)
”I fully respect the integrity of other same-sex relationships … but in terms of the policy, it’s a matter to which we have been committed for some time.”
Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, saying he intends to stick closely to his pre-election view that marriage is only for men-women couples, though he supports civil unions. For the record, U.S. President Obama holds a similar stance, but Rudd says his government has already moved to end discrimination against same-sex couples in a number of areas including taxes and pensions. (AFP)
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