November 10th, 2009
Governor Paterson has called the New York State Senate into a special session to resolve budget issues and pass marriage equality. Paterson has said that at this point he’d rather have a “no” vote – and find out who the opponents of equality are – than have no vote at all.
And I agree.
It is time for the Democratic leadership to stop protecting those who cannot commit to equality and stop hiding behind “a vote count”. For too long our community has been willing to give an out to “our friends” who are “in a tough district”.
But, as of yet, leadership is still playing the game of no commitment and no accountability.
Lets vote, Senators. Today.
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Elliot in NY
November 10th, 2009
After Maine’s disappointment, I need something like this. Having Gay Marriage in New York would cheer me up immensely.
GreenEyedLilo
November 10th, 2009
I am, like, roller coaster sick over this–excited and scared and elated all at once. I hope it happens. I hope the “pro-family” types don’t all come out like so many cockroaches and force a vote “by the people,” which never includes us. Movement’s good, though. Thank you, Governor Paterson.
dave o.
November 10th, 2009
Senator Rubén DÃaz Sr. wears his “No” vote proudly on his sleeve. In fact, he does not want the NY Senate to waste its time on gay marriage. As is always the case with hard-liners like him, he has gay ‘friends’ and 2 gay brothers.
A fascinating portrait, and one that’s all too familiar for me personally growing up with people like this.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/nyregion/10marriage.html?hp
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