Barry Black, Aberdeen City Youth Council chair, has welcomed the passage of the Same Sex Marriage Bill through its second Parliamentary reading, allowing same sex couples in England and Wales to marry.
Mr Black wants to see the Scottish version of the Bill passed as soon as possible.
He said,
“I have written to all NE Scotland MSPs urging them to vote for the introduction of same sex marriage when the bill comes before the Scottish Parliament.
“The youth council and Aberdeen’s six MSYPs have been avid campaigners for the Scottish Youth Parliament’s Love Equally campaign. Today is a proud moment for us and a point to reflect on how society is moving forward.
“I am delighted by the vote in Parliament. It is a very positive step forward and it’s great to see the vast majority of MPs support equality for Same Sex Couples. If two consenting adults wish to marry, who is anyone to say no’”
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Any legislation promoting equality and fairness is to be welcomed. Does it really matter – excepting to those of fervent religious beliefs – what sexuality a loving couple hold? Major churches ar in decline, which is why so many in Aberdeen are now night clubs or housing. Does the man in the street really care about his issue? Live and let live I say.