alrightiwill on 24 May 2015
| Zappykins said: But honestly, I think voting on civil rights is not a good thing to do. They are fundamental civil rights which should not be up to the whim of the majority. But as I understand, the only way Ireland could make this change. |
Yes this is the case. It was simply a matter of it being written in the Irish Constitution so any changes to the constitution(which dates back to 1920's so it's understandable it was there) have to put to a referendum.
Personally I would have liked to see marriage removed from the COnstitution as I don't think the State should be involved in people's private matters. But I voted Yes because as long as the state are involved, I want them to be involved fairly and equally.
