Why Can't The United States be more like this?

You know... a country who actually values all people the same way.

(London) Same-sex unions will become legal in the UK in December, and the British military has begun sweeping changes to prepare for them.

Legislation to create civil unions will go into effect on December 5. The first partnerships will therefore be in place by Christmas after the 15-day waiting period has passed, the government announced Monday.

The new law will allow gay and lesbian couples to sign an official document in front of the registrar and two witnesses and will offer almost all of the rights and responsibilities of marriage.

In line with the government’s announcement the Royal Navy has become the first branch of the services to say it will welcome lesbian and gay personnel to stay in family quarters once they have registered their unions. The other branches of the military are expected to follow suit. (source)