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New York would not have passed it if it had gone to a vote on election day. The only way anything passes here is NYC skews the state.
The polls say that 58% of New Yorkers SUPPORT SSM. The reason why the anti-gay "props" don't pass is because the voters are bombarded with fearful messages, outright lies and arm twisting by the churches. If the voters were armed with rational arguments, some (some, not all) would be able to make an informed decision. Unfortunately, American voters are not that sophisticated and will elect anybody that they can "have a beer with" or appeals to their prejudices, etc. I'd rather have smart, educated people decide the laws.
Rational people should be allowed to have guns. My grandfather had a sign in his garage that said, "Guns don't kill people; People kill People". I believe that the common man needs gun for protection and needs to know how to use it.
In the near future I think you will see quite a few more states legalize Same-Sex marriage, and the repeal of DOMA.
I think the Court may eventually strike down laws in states that ban gay marriage similar to Loving V Virginia, but I don't see the current court doing so (if it reaches the Court I think Kennedy votes to repeal DADT, but against overturning state bans). I also think that wouldn't happen until a majority of states (though perhaps enough states that have majority of the U.S population in them) legalize same sex marriage.
But there is the fact that they can get removed either by legislative action or by another ballot initiative. This is something that is likely to start happening soon.
New York State has neither a referendum nor a ballot initiative process.
With New York just passing gay marriage rights being the sixth state so far. It seems like it will only be a matter of time before the majority of other states eventually follow through it may be in some years (or decades perhaps) but it seems likely.
What do you think will be the last states or state to holdout?
My vote goes to Florida........... Florida just recently and finally allowed gays to adopt children but our "illustrious" crook of a governor wants to rescind that.
My vote goes to Florida........... Florida just recently and finally allowed gays to adopt children but our "illustrious" crook of a governor wants to rescind that.
How did Floridians allow this thieving piece of garbage to become Governor? Are people really that ignorant?
How did Floridians allow this thieving piece of garbage to become Governor? Are people really that ignorant?
Here....yes......it really is appalling....
He is systematically dismantling the state government and was elected.........after pleading "no contest" to Medicare fraud and paying the largest such fine in corporate history.
Well voters here made gay unions illegal by a 67% margin IF I remember correctly.........so you could be right!
Plus we gave the country Anita Bryant too!
To be fair, I think it was 62%. But, I could be wrong.
Scott is an idiot and an embarrassment.
Can we give the panhandle to Alabama and Georgia? Then Florida will be a blue state every time.
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