Posted on 12/02/2009 1:15:09 PM PST by Mind Freed
New York lawmakers have rejected a bill to legalize gay marriage.
The Senate decision Wednesday comes after months of delays and arm twisting of lawmakers sympathetic to the bill but representing conservative districts. It follows a referendum in Maine earlier this month that struck down a gay marriage law before it took effect.
Advocates say they aren't surprised by the decision. Most, including Gov. David Paterson, say they at least wanted a floor debate and vote.
Gay marriage is legal in Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts and Vermont. A New Hampshire law takes effect Jan. 1.
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Rejected in Maine last month. Good to hear about N.Y. Our comment sections were still filled with disgruntled people in support of gay marriage. It got really nasty for awhile there.
I thought the New hampshire vote was still to come. Isn’t it being fought?
Thank God for Upstate; not including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Ithaca.
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