Uruguay poised to legalize same-sex marriage

Another country thinks all of its citizens deserve full equality. It's not the U.S. , of course (we're still "evolving.) It's Uruguay:

Chile’s El Mercurio newspaper has reported that the Uruguayan Parliament is considering legislation legalising same-sex marriage.

The bill is being driven by the country’s ruling coalition, the Frente Amplio which has a majority in both houses – giving it an excellent chance of succeeding.

The bill’s author, Frente Amplio MP, Sebastián Sabini, told the newspaper, “We do not focus so much on the issue of gay marriage but of equal marriage regardless of sex, gender or religion.”

Equal. Imagine that.

Hat tip, Pam Spaulding, who wrote on twitter:

Another country will leave the U.S. in the dust re: civil rights: Uruguay to enact marriage equality.

The American people are way ahead of their politician on the issue of marriage. And, while legislators in Uruguay are working on equality, the GOPers in the House of Representatives are planning a hearing for this Friday on "Defending Marriage."