the Queen's Speech

The British equivalent for the state of the union seems to be the Queen's speech (do correct me if I'm wrong my dear islanddwellers ;-) ). At first I was outraged, "why does she get the right to say what's going to happen in the country. I thought she wasn't meant to have any political importance!" And blablabla, Piglet had her whole rant written out in her head.
Apparently she just reads out what the government plan to do the next year.
How disappointing, when I was just ready to rant. Must be confusing for the woman, how does she remember what her opinion is if what she has to say changes every time.
Apparently the Labour Government is planning a "civil partnership" for same sex couples. A partnership. Not a marriage. No, not just the institute, but even the word "marriage" has to be protected and kept solely for those heterosexual, normal, couples.
Very sad.
I know it's a step in the right direction, but I still think it's a pity.
Consolation? Belgium started out with something like that too, and now we've opened marriage for same sex couples as well. Next step: adoption.

Apart from that, this bill seemed pretty outrageous:"Asylum Seekers who refuse to leave Britain on a free flight will have their benefits taken away and their children taken into care" .
Very humane.

PS: i'm not sure dark purple is really the Queen's colour... tsk tsk tsk

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