> It's gotten very cool and tolerant (Gay marriage referendum was very symbolic of that). this is a bit of a stretch, the politics are still very much driven b

> It's gotten very cool and tolerant (Gay marriage referendum was very symbolic of that). this is a bit of a stretch, the politics are still very much driven by religion (e.g. abortion requires a trip abroad, normally to the UK). the UK parliament passed gay marriage before, and it didn't require a referendum (as it was uncontroversial amongst the electorate)