Grasping at straws much?

[daemonluna]

So Stephen Harper is now saying that the Bloc Québécois's vote on Bill C-38 (legalizing same-sex marriage) shouldn't count, because they're separatists. Nyah, nyah, nyah. (Actually, what he said was when it passes it'll "lack legitimacy.")

Harper branded Bill C-38 the product of an illegitimate union. "I think because this bill is only being passed with the support of the BQ, I think it will lack legitimacy with most Canadians. The truth is most federalist MPs will oppose this legislation," he said.

Yeah. Sure, Stephen. (Also, "illegitimate union?" Up there with "premature election.")

And what does the Bloc say?

BQ MP Richard Marceau says equating an issue of equality rights with Quebec separation is unbelievable. "I would say to Stephen Harper, 'Stephen take a break you need one. Forget the barbecues, you need to go home and relax.'"

All quotes from here: http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/06/27/samesex050627.html

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OMG WTF?

[zulu.livejournal.com]

"Blacks in the United States," said Epp, "never asked to be called white. They just wanted the same rights." Epp then went on to say that women in Canada sought equal rights without demanding to be called men."

No. Really. What the fucking hell, yo?

Re: OMG WTF?

[daemonluna.livejournal.com]

Ahh, I totally forgot to quote that part!

Yeah, and gay people aren't being asked to be called straight. That's like saying "we don't have to send black kids to the same school as white kids, or let them use the same water fountains" not "black people never asked to be called white."