Three non-issues (big ones in our country)

[J. J.]

I believe that abortion is very strictly banned in Ireland; even things here that most anti-abortion supporters would accept are banned there.

Most European contries have national police forces so there is less of a need for a gun for protection (this is true in US rural areas).

As for Gays, There was a struggle in the late 60's early 70's period in England.

[J. J.]

I'm not sure that all Western European coiuntries do permit same sex marriages?

[J. J.]

I'm not sure that all Western European coiuntries do permit same sex marriages?

regardless what the answer is, the gays issue does not show up in election campaigns. (and neither abortion or assult weapons)

But that begs the question; European countries have gay people.  Why is there a clammer here for same sex marraiges and there isn't in European countries?

[J. J.]

What I was wondering is, is it some other reason, such as benefits?