We should think about the children and vote ‘yes’

Former President Mary McAleese and Justice Kevin Cross have reassured middle Ireland that a ‘Yes’ vote on same-sex marriage will not undermine the the rights and status of families.

ONE of the most striking contributions to the same-sex marriage referendum debate was on a chalk board in the street. It read: “If you don’t like gay marriage, blame straight people, because they are the ones who keep having gay babies.”

The message is clear, across all forms of nature: gays and lesbians have been around forever, and, despite the best efforts of people like Adolf Hitler, always will be.