Same Sex Marriage Referendum Mega Thread - MOD WARNING IN FIRST POST

molloyjh · 22-05-2015 08:48AM

Today those of us eligible to vote have the opportunity to prove to ourselves, and to God if you believe, that we can find it in our hearts and in our heads to love and treat everyone equally. We can make a truly positive difference to people's lives. And all this by slightly changing the definition of a word. It's not everyday you can do that. And it really is that simple.

traprunner · 22-05-2015 08:51AM

Vivisectus wrote: »

It is also very hard to define who is a member of the Church and who is not. Loads of people tick the catholic box, but very few of them are actively involved or believe strongly in what the church professes.

That would be known as hedging their bet.

traprunner · 22-05-2015 08:53AM

leahyl wrote: »

I headed in to vote before work this morning; hopefully today, on my 30th birthday, this country will make history and allow everyone the freedom and right to marry who they love!

Happy birthday!

But you do know that your birthday is as relevant to this this referendum as a sky person, surrogacy, adoption, traditional marital rape, alpacas, children having a 'right' to a mother and father....? :P

leahyl · 22-05-2015 08:55AM

traprunner wrote: »

Happy birthday!

But you do know that your birthday is as relevant to this this referendum as a sky person, surrogacy, adoption, traditional marital rape, alpacas, children having a 'right' to a mother and father....? :P

Oh totally, just has more significance for me because history will (hopefully) be made on my birthday! Yaaaay!

cloud493 · 22-05-2015 08:57AM

Voted yes there. I feel so goddamn democratic.

Zubeneschamali · 22-05-2015 08:57AM

TwoShedsJackson wrote: »

Vote on the actual issue.

Well, sure, but if you are a low information voter who hasn't considered the issue, voting against the Irish Bishops is generally a good shortcut, since they are evil.

Das Kitty · 22-05-2015 08:59AM

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Well, sure, but if you are a low information voter who hasn't considered the issue, voting against the Irish Bishops is generally a good shortcut, since they are evil.

The funny hats are a dead-giveaway.

22-05-2015 08:59AM

FYI!

Deleted User wrote: »

For anyone who is having trouble deciphering the Irish from the English on the Ballot papers;

WHITE: marriage equality
GREEN: presidential age

MrWalsh · 22-05-2015 08:59AM

Enjoyed exercising my constitutional right there.

I'm on the right side of history anyway!

captbarnacles · 22-05-2015 09:01AM

Omw to vote with Missus. 2 more Yes votes in the bag. Unless she's been playing me with an elaborate lie.....:eek:

Zombienosh · 22-05-2015 09:01AM

I've lost my voting virginity..........:pac::eek:

efb · 22-05-2015 09:02AM

leahyl wrote: »

I headed in to vote before work this morning; hopefully today, on my 30th birthday, this country will make history and allow everyone the freedom and right to marry who they love!

Happy birthday

Zubeneschamali · 22-05-2015 09:03AM

aloyisious wrote: »

It's a X, not a tick, you put in the box. One paper is white & the other green.

White for a wedding.

traprunner · 22-05-2015 09:04AM

Encouraging walking around Dublin this morning. Maybe 1 in 4 people are wearing Yes badges and a fair few people out handing out even more.

Vivisectus · 22-05-2015 09:06AM

Merry Prankster wrote: »

It's very telling that so many 'no' voters claim that they are being 'bullied' and are being made to feel guity, depsite having 'God' and 'natural law' on their side, yet not one 'yes' voter I've spoken to has discussed any feelings of guilt about their stance. How can you be made to feel guilty about something you fully believe in?

Both sides are equally vociferous, but accusations of bullying have only come from the 'no' side.The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

There does seem to be a sort of angered defensiveness about no-voters when they are asked to actually support their opinion. I guess for a lot of people it comes as a bit of a shock that merely tolerating homosexuals as long as they keep their heads down is no longer uncontroversial.

alchemist33 · 22-05-2015 09:09AM

I was surprised the ballot papers were so sparse. No mention of what the actual amendments entail.

I also met a good few voters at 7.30, which was promising.

Hermy · 22-05-2015 09:09AM

traprunner wrote: »

Encouraging walking around Dublin this morning. Maybe 1 in 4 people are wearing Yes badges and a fair few people out handing out even more.

I want a Yes badge.

jooksavage · 22-05-2015 09:11AM

Anyone else think the ballot slips could have been a bit more straightforward?

MonkeyTennis · 22-05-2015 09:12AM

Hermy wrote: »

I want a Yes badge.

I have a stash.

Shhh

MrWalsh · 22-05-2015 09:12AM

Hermy wrote: »

I want a Yes badge.

I still have a few, I'll post you one if you like?

MrWalsh · 22-05-2015 09:13AM

jooksavage wrote: »

Anyone else think the ballot slips could have been a bit more straightforward?

Because it's presented in 2 languages I always find the barrage of text a bit off putting.

Hermy · 22-05-2015 09:13AM

MrWalsh wrote: »

I still have a few, I'll post you one if you like?

If I don't happen across one on my travels today I'll be in touch.:)

SILVAMAN · 22-05-2015 09:14AM

jooksavage wrote: »

Anyone else think the ballot slips could have been a bit more straightforward?

Found them unclear and lightly printed.
Ought to have in capped bold print the generic name of the issue on the reverse.

RobertKK · 22-05-2015 09:17AM

It is great that people are voting, whether that is yes or no.
It is pretty sad though that some people didn't bother using their right to vote before this. One can see the media pushing voting like never before given they support yes. They should have been encouraging voting like this for all other votes, and it will be pretty sad if the free transport by those providing it is removed for future referendums and elections.

Merry Prankster · 22-05-2015 09:18AM

Vivisectus wrote: »

There does seem to be a sort of angered defensiveness about no-voters when they are asked to actually support their opinion. I guess for a lot of people it comes as a bit of a shock that merely tolerating homosexuals as long as they keep their heads down is no longer uncontroversial.

I think the inner conflict arises from clinging on to a long-held belief that one 'feels' to be true, but that is difficult to defend rationally or intellectually.

seamus · 22-05-2015 09:19AM

jooksavage wrote: »

Anyone else think the ballot slips could have been a bit more straightforward?

If you're voting Yes on both it's dead simple

I agree though that they could do with some help to make them more legible.

Vivisectus · 22-05-2015 09:19AM

RobertKK wrote: »

It is great that people are voting, whether that is yes or no.
It is pretty sad though that some people didn't bother using their right to vote before this. One can see the media pushing voting like never before given they support yes. They should have been encouraging voting like this for all other votes, and it will be pretty sad if the free transport by those providing it is removed for future referendums and elections.

Ah, no voters. Even when they are trying to be positive they just can't resist putting in a bit of a whine.

RobertKK · 22-05-2015 09:21AM

Vivisectus wrote: »

Ah, no voters. Even when they are trying to be positive they just can't resist putting in a bit of a whine.

We can put our heads in the sand, or accept the truth.

Vivisectus · 22-05-2015 09:23AM

RobertKK wrote: »

We can put our heads in the sand, or accept the truth.

You'd have to take them out first :P

Valetta · 22-05-2015 09:24AM

jooksavage wrote: »

Anyone else think the ballot slips could have been a bit more straightforward?

In the booth where I voted this morning there was a big poster on the wall in front of me. It was half green and half white, and it explained in simple English (and Irish) what each paper was for.

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