Ireland became the 20th country in the world to allow people of the same gender to marry, and it became a fairer and more equal society. Yesterday millions of irish people decided that the LGBT community deserved equality and that this country needed to change. Just 22 years ago it was illegal to be gay in Ireland and homosexuality was classed as a mental illness, but now its a different place. It represents a victory not only for the Yes side, but also for Irish society, Irish democracy and the young people of Ireland. It's no longer the oppressive conservative nation that it once was, bound by the restraints of the catholic church, its now a place where equality and liberty matter.
Today gay teenagers can grow up knowing that they are accepted by their country, and that they too matter. The struggles of the elderly people who grew up gay in Ireland, living a lie and a life of misery and marginalisation, have finally been recognized. Well done Ireland, you did the right thing.
Thank You for that Statement, IRELAND !!
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