Same-Sex Marriage Amendment NY State

[mawilson 2,133]

Good news for divorce lawyers too

Gay divorce is still illegal.

[sly_wolf 199]

Gay divorce is still illegal.

Lawyers will fix that .... there is money to be made! Makes me wonder if that wasn't the real motivation.

[Vi-Jay 218]

Lawyers will fix that .... there is money to be made! Makes me wonder if that wasn't the real motivation.

That's the bonus.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

It's not like we have an economy or budget to worry about yet instead the government is more interested in "holy matrimony" ... go figure.

Did NY state not pass it's budget prior to taking up this issue? That aside, why should equality need to wait for better economic times?

[Boiler 45,956]

I think the point is that it is another example of Politicians playing rather than concentrating on the big issues.

Daily Show covered it very well last week.

[mawilson 2,133]

I think the point is that it is another example of Politicians playing rather than concentrating on the big issues.

You don't think that equal rights for gay people is a big issue?

[Boiler 45,956]

You don't think that equal rights for gay people is a big issue?

That piece of legislation was political pandering.

Watch the news, much more important issues out there.

[mawilson 2,133]

That piece of legislation was political pandering.

Watch the news, much more important issues out there.

Explain.

[Boiler 45,956]

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-june-23-2011/a-fewer-good-men?xrs=share_copy

Corn-Hold

John does it so well.

[웃 910]

And another reason why some of us don't. It's not like we have an economy or budget to worry about yet instead the government is more interested in "holy matrimony" ... go figure.

Good point. NY is gonna get close to a half a billion dollars over the next 3 years due to signing in this economy stimulating bill. Are you happy now or still angry?

[Amby 490]

And another reason why some of us don't. It's not like we have an economy or budget to worry about yet instead the government is more interested in "holy matrimony" ... go figure.

then keep out of NY. settles that. don't want you to run into any gays holding hands or anything. that would suck.

Edited June 27, 2011 by Amby

[Zero Sum 305]

And another reason why some of us don't. It's not like we have an economy or budget to worry about yet instead the government is more interested in "holy matrimony" ... go figure.

How much $ will this net the State of NY? Don't like it, fine... don't marry your gay lover.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

How much $ will this net the State of NY? Don't like it, fine... don't marry your gay lover.

Exactly. I am always so amused about those that don't like gay marriage. Don't like it? Don't have one. The only thing I can see is that there are people out there fearing what will happen when they have to tell their gay lovers that they never really meant it when they told them they'd marry them if only they could. Now they can. NY is a hard hit there because one can get married in NY even if you don't reside there. So, all of them closet gays no longer have any excuses.

[danik713 21]

I do not believe or accept homosexuality to any extent - regardless of the marriage issue. My opnion should not illict hatred and ill will from others - what if I were to respond viciously as some on this board do? People just love to hate those who have a different view. Many enjoy calling anyone who views things differently a "bigot." I do not approve and I surely do not embrace homosexuality - I accept the individuals and I am tolerant - I do not accept the act.

Homos have the same rights as heteros. It is equal - they are free to marry of the opposite sex just as everyone else. In a similar sense, it is illegal for both gay and straight people to kill others. Or do you suggest we should grant "equality" to murderers as well and make that permissible? Aside from anyone's opinion on the issue - why should the government meddle in it? I agree with those referring to the legislation as political pandering... many NY senators have shared that they knew their constituents would not be pleased, but they voted regardless of this. So much for representing the people, eh?

I have lived in NY for most of my life - Amby, you are so sweet to think of my well being and suggest I leave to avoid seeing any gay hand holding... thank you. Would you mind picking up the relocation costs too then?

[Amby 490]

I do not believe or accept homosexuality to any extent - regardless of the marriage issue. My opnion should not illict hatred and ill will from others - what if I were to respond viciously as some on this board do? People just love to hate those who have a different view. Many enjoy calling anyone who views things differently a "bigot." I do not approve and I surely do not embrace homosexuality - I accept the individuals and I am tolerant - I do not accept the act.

Homos have the same rights as heteros. It is equal - they are free to marry of the opposite sex just as everyone else. In a similar sense, it is illegal for both gay and straight people to kill others. Or do you suggest we should grant "equality" to murderers as well and make that permissible? Aside from anyone's opinion on the issue - why should the government meddle in it? I agree with those referring to the legislation as political pandering... many NY senators have shared that they knew their constituents would not be pleased, but they voted regardless of this. So much for representing the people, eh?

I have lived in NY for most of my life - Amby, you are so sweet to think of my well being and suggest I leave to avoid seeing any gay hand holding... thank you. Would you mind picking up the relocation costs too then?

I will consider it. Where do you want to move?