Commonwealth Games 2014: Watch Glasgow snub homophobic nations with John Barrowman gay kiss during opening ceremony
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Being gay is illegal in many of the member states taking part in this summer's Games
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 are up and running - and already sparking a Twitter storm with a thinly-veiled stunt supporting gay marriage.
Within the first few minutes of the opening ceremony, singer John Barrowman kissed a man waiting at at the aisle for him before the pair skipped away hand in hand.
Viewers were quick to praise organisers for showcasing their support for gay marriage which is illegal in 42 of 53 commonwealth countries.
One wrote on Twitter: "Love that the opening of the Opening Ceremony was a speed date with Scotland with a hosted by a lesbian and a gay man. Gaun yirsel', Glesga!"
Another added: "A gay man & woman sing the opening ceremony song, a tongue-in-cheek & camp musical number featuring two men kiss. Brilliant. #Glasgow2014"
Last week, David Cameron was urged to take a stand against member states’ treatment of the LGBT community.
Speaking to the Independent , gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said: "We are appealing to Prime Minister David Cameron to speak out against homophobia and transphobia in the Commonwealth in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games.
"We also want him to express his public support for Article 7 of the Commonwealth Games Federation constitution, which prohibits any form of discrimination – including discrimination in athlete selection for the national teams."
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