Homosexual unions stir debate

"The fact that one of the queerest and most eccentric stars of the musical scene has donned the ceremonial suit and tie of a young groom to take his vows with his partner, before celebrating their union with pomp in his manor house, should no more surprise us than shock us," according to the editorial writer Patrick Sabatier. "The follies of Sir Elton are emblematic of the 'Britattitude'. It has always been able to make eccentricity one of the pillars of the kingdom's identity." For the journalist, "Elton John's marriage is testament to the fact that homosexuals' right to live their lives as others do has become a commonplace of democratic societies. It forces us to ask ourselves why France, which gave the impression of being such a pioneer in this area, today seems to be at an impasse in its rejection of gay marriage."  

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