Civil Unions Bill - Michael D. Higgins

[OShaughnessyC]

Our Michael D.

Good on ya!

[sanriver12]

the good irish people elected right, no doubt. kudos.

[tranquilnightmares]

Mr. Higgins, our future president, you are incredible. Maith thú.

[lebensgeniesser1]

From 2:28 to 3:00 is the most eloquent argument in favour of gay marriage ever made in an assembly. It's still not the highlight though - that comes at 5:26 when he JUST holds back from shouting "Let's cut the crap!" Ireland has chosen a fantastic ninth president, to be sure to be sure.

[obtrusively]

A mind like a razor, take a look at how many times other speakers refer to their notes, Michael D has little need to do this as he speaks from within.

[blah4239]

i dont really understand does michael d support gay rights? i live in ireland and am gay was just concerned about my future!! i was hoping norris would do it put i do like higgins he is a very well spoken man

[ThomasJKH]

@blah4239 Yes, he supports gay rights. The purpose of his argumenet was to was fight for gay civil unions (next best thing to gay marriage) and how it is a basic human right of ours. I voted Norris one, and Michael two.

[BriAnT121]

Well said Mr President!!

[steerpike66]

Michael D is a moral giant. Heart like a bonfire and a voice like an icicle. His points of the erosion of the Irish family by usurious finance have never been more painfully germane.

[strasheep]

this man is a living legend

[DaveMcG]

That was awesome. Hope he runs for president.

[moroney1]

wow, tht was moving

[nieters]

legend

[MultiUmm]

It's great to see someone with heart and passion in the Dáil as opposed to the usual crop of zombies!

[IrishGuy998]

God Bless you Michael D.

[mayaluvsmusic]

He's fierce!

[cailleanmc]

I only saw this today.

He is magnificent.

[aingil]

Oh my God, Michael D rocks.

[ebbybrett]

Michael D is amazing.