Finally

[kat_lair]

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The unprecedented outcome marks the first time that a citizens' initiative has received lawmakers' blessing...

Finnish Parliament approves same-sex marriage

Genuinely crying with happiness.

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Comments

[wendelah1]

Wonderful!

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

It failed at the previous vote and it was a citizens' initiative that forced it back into the parliament.

[pushkin666.livejournal.com]

Very very good news - about time

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Finally catching up with the other Nordic countries, it's been frankly embarrassing.

[pushkin666.livejournal.com]

Nods - just brilliant though :)

[athenejen]

♥

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

*scatters heart-shaped confetti everywhere*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Way to go, Finland!!!!!!

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Last of the Nordic countries... There's no time to ratify this before the next election though so it may still wobble depending on the composition of the new government but there would be a massive outrage if that happened so for now I'm optimistic and happy.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping for the best. :D

[margaret-r.livejournal.com]

That's fantastic!

Now if only Australia would get the message ...

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Well Finland was lacking behind all the Nordic countries and most of Western Europe on this so it was about bloody time!

[avictoriangirl]

That's awesome! \o/

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

It's even doubly so when you consider that the vote failed the first time and it was a citizens' initiative that forced the issues back into Parliament.

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

At LAST! *\o/* :D

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Indeed. One more thing to be proud of, one less thing to be embarrassed about...

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

There are plenty of both for lots of countries hun, we need to focus on the good bits :) and this is a step in the right direction :)

[verdande-mi.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful and I really liked that it was the people who brought it back :D

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Yeah, somehow that makes it even more meaningful. <3

[moth2fic.livejournal.com]

*cheers/cries/celebrates with you*

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

I've been moved to tears on and off when I read more details about it and see pictures etc. Enhanced by Independence Day being a week away. ALL THE PATRIOTIC PRIDE RIGHT NOW.

[teithiwr.livejournal.com]

I was so euphoric all day after the demonstration on Friday that I was basically incapable of any work. I was trying to finalise a grant application, but ended up just checking out people's joyful updates on Facebook with a massive goofy grin on my face. :D

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

I can really understand that. I've been feeling emotional on and off since I heard.

[citrusjava.livejournal.com]

Aww! {{{huggggs}}}
Congratulations!!! Awwwwww.... * more hugings *

[kat-lair.livejournal.com]

Yes, most happy! *hugs back*