Love Conquers All

[mizkit]

1.9 million people turned out to vote on Friday, a 60.5% turnout that saw the highest number of ballots ever cast in an Irish referendum.

1.2 million of those people voted for marriage equality.

It seemed pretty clear by half an hour into the count that it was trending heavily toward a win for equality, but everyone here remained on pins and

Comments

[idancewithlife]

I'm so proud of my ancestral land :-) I sent a tweet to the pope: "Ireland: this is the future. Get a clue or die as an institution."

[deborahblakehps]

This story made my week. It is nice to occasionally see some light in the darkness. Kudos, Ireland!

[hawkwing_lb]

We did it. We did it. I am so relieved.

[sartorias]

Oh, that man, what a heartbreak. I hope he got at least some vindication from seeing such a wonderful change for the better. And a tip of the hat to Ireland for doing it right.

[spacedlaw]

That is indeed a great victory for love. And businesses, since marriage (and - later - its corollary, divorce) is (are) excellent sources of funding for the myriad little industries that work around the concept.