Gay marriage has always been a touchy subject. It's only legal in a few states MA, CT, IA, VT, & NH, but New York Govenor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill in to law late last Friday night that will allow gay couples to marry. New York is now the sixth and largest state to recognize same sex marriage. This now doubles the number of Americans who are eligible for legal gay marriages. Gay couples will be able to wed in New York as soon as July 24th of this year.
The success of the bill is due in part to two Republican Senators who declared their stance on the matter in the 11th hour. In a statement to the Associated Press, Senator Stephen Saland, who voted against a similar bill in 2009, said ”While I understand that my vote will disappoint many, I also know my vote is a vote of conscience.” Freshman Senator Mark Grisanti of Buffalo echoed Saland’s sentiments: ”I apologize to those I offend. But I believe you can be wiser today than yesterday. I believe this state needs to provide equal rights and protections for all its residents,” he said.
Are you against gay marriage? Or do you think it's about time other states start legalizing it?
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