There is no such thing as being nearly equal

Voting yes in the marriage equality referendum will reassure those young people who feel they won’t have the same opportunities because of their sexuality, writes Caoimhín Millar

I moved to Toronto last September. As a result, I’m not going to be able to vote in the forthcoming marriage equality referendum. This cuts me up. These are my thoughts.

When I speak to my Canadian friends regarding the referendum, or regarding sexuality in Ireland in generally, they react with a combination of bemusement, incredulity, and shock.