Hi Shalimar, and first, I have to make a correction sadly....the bill has not been passed....yet. Apparently similar private members bills have been put forward about six times in the last few years but each time it's been disputed and refused ultimately by the Senate and yes, for the bathroom issues reason apparently. This time, the government will most likely without a doubt get it passed in the House of Commons because all three parties are on record that they think it's a great change. Buuuut, it still has to get through the Senate and who knows if they will pass it finally. So I'm gladdened but saddened too. Fingers crossed!
I think you're right Shalimar to a degree that the world needs this change! Because it is one more sign that we're beginning to recognize that we're better off as a whole when we live in harmony even with people that we don't identify with or maybe don't understand exactly because they're a little bit different. But you know, I'll bet before cars were common, just a new invention in fact, I'll bet there were people who happily pontificated over the evil of the horseless carriages and how it would be a mistake and unsafe to replace good, reliable horses and buggies. So maybe this uproar and fearfulness, loudly exclaimed throughout the land, is just part of the process and happens every time there is growth in the social body. Do you think that would be a fair thing to say?
I sure hope it passes because I felt really good about it going through. Standing with the ministers as they announced the bill, was a ten year old girl who spoke of her experiences at being bullied by school mates because they didn't understand what she's going through or coming to grips with or whatever. I so admired her courage and how articulate she seem for her age.
