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	Down Mexico Way

TerranceDC

11-18-2006 11:15 PM

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gays, gay rights, gay marriage

TerranceDC says:

That Mexico City law recognizing same-sex marriage is under fire from Mexico's ruling conservative party. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. South of the border is south, after all. And just about as religious too.

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