A second consecutive day of protests in France yesterday against gay marriage attracted more than 100,000 people, the Euro News website reports today (November 19, 2012).
Largely organized by Catholic groups, yesterday's demonstrations added to a weekend that saw opponents of proposed legislation backed by the socialist government and due to be deliberated on in January.The protesters say allowing gay marriages is a step too far.
Scuffles broke out in Paris, as several members of the Ukrainian topless group Femen clashed with anti-gay marriage demonstrators. Police used teargas to disperse those fighting.
The Femen feminists -- who carry out protests while topless in order to attract more attention for their cause -- often take part in protests targeting religious institutions and against sex trafficking.
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