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Governor David Paterson is expected to introduce same-sex marriage legislation today. On Tuesday, when word leaked of his plans, he said, “The timing was always right. It’s just who is willing to take that step. And I am.” (Of course, the NY Times notes that the "move allows him to lead on an issue that could prove defining in his governorship, which has so far been marked by political missteps and the crumbling economy.") But don't expect Albany to do anything about the bill anytime soon—though the Assembly has previously passed same-sex marriage legislation, it will probably be stalled in the State Senate. State Senator Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) is convening a meeting to block the bill. Diaz also thinks it's "disrespectful" to introduce such legislation when Archbishop Dolan is being installed this week.
Paterson To Introduce Gay Marriage Bill Today
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It's the same media that NEVER mentioned Muslims' hatred of Israel as a possible motive for 9/11.
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State Senator Ruben Diaz needs to get bent. The Catholic Church is the one with no respect for the rights of others.
Well, Ruben Diaz, some of us think it's disrespectful that you believe Catholic beliefs should take precedence over equal rights.
Ahhh, Ruben Diaz. New York's George Wallace for the marriage equality issue.
Go, Patterson, go. Diaz is a fool-disrespectful, my ass.
That photo looks like Citi Field. Where he received lots of boos from those at opening day.
Patterson is just pushing this legislation because the opinion polls are all against him and he's trying to bring the numbers up. He doesn't really care one way or the other about equal rights. It seems kind of ridiculous to me that the world's most cosmopolitan city is so behind on the times. Even Iowa is ahead of us.
I agree--nonetheless, I am happy to see this go forward. I also second your disbelief that we're behind Iowa. I mean, COME ON!!!
First Ruben's gang of three bullshit in the senate, now this. Someone please send this guy packing. And am I the only one who thinks this seat was wasted on Paterson?
Patterson's final "fuck you" to his colleagues so he can have the opponents labeled as homophobes and the all the political consequences that come with.
Sweet.