NY governor announces plan for state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages.
NY governor announces plan for state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages.
Today, New York Gov. David Paterson (D) held a press conference announcing his directive for all state agencies to begin recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. At a meeting with LGBT leaders on May 17, Paterson called it “a strong step toward marriage equality.” Watch his press conference today:
Good As You has video of the question and answer session of the briefing.
Transcript:
PATERSON: or of the same sex the same equal opportunities in New York as we have granted those marriages traditionally that existed in other states by law or in foreign jurisdictions by witness. And so on February 1st of 2008, we reached an appellate court decision in the fourth department in the case of Martinez v. Monroe County. This would grant — would uphold those same rights here in New York.
On May 14th, the day before the supreme court of California granted marriage equality in that state, in New York, 24 hours earlier, I directed, through my counsel, David Nocenti, the councils of the agencies of our government to bring back reports to all of us on June 30th demonstrating any possible conflicts such that we can be in compliance with the law.
And that is how we have addressed this issue so as to avoid any lawsuits, so as to avoid discrimination, so as to try to maintain the same laws that have existed in New York for decades.
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Looks like Daryll's going to be really busy casting out demons and binding shit today.
May 29th, 2008 at 1:47 pmWhat was that sound ?
Did Limpballs' and O'Lielly's empty heads just explode ?
May 29th, 2008 at 1:47 pmDaryll and his people are going to be busy fasting and praying. They not only have to cover California, but now they have to pray for New York. They're probably praying for a state like North Dakota to do this so it's not so much work!
May 29th, 2008 at 1:51 pmThis is great news for the gays, but bad timing for the Democratic party in the up-coming elections.
Just sayin'
_AIO_
May 29th, 2008 at 1:54 pmEven the blind see more clearly than the bigots...
May 29th, 2008 at 1:54 pmNow, a total of about 61 million citizens (between CA, MA, and NY) have the right to marry the person of their choice!
This is wonderful
May 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pmAh, now we see the sexual preferences of regressives come to the fore.
Explains a lot.
May 29th, 2008 at 2:00 pmbandwagon Says:
This will make the case for underage and 1st cousin marriage a lot easier. Thanks Progressives!!! Your compassion is only comparable to Jesus Christ!
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May 29th, 2008 at 2:05 pmSort of the same way that letting blacks and women vote led to dogs and cats voting
bandwagon Says:This will make the case for underage and 1st cousin marriage a lot easier. Thanks Progressives!!! Your compassion is only comparable to Jesus Christ!
Thanks, Judass. I thought it was those Southern wingnuts & Mormons doing the underage & family sex thing.
May 29th, 2008 at 2:07 pmProgressives are better educated, better looking and better adjusted to the 21st Century...but you already knew that, right?
bandwagon Says:
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This will make the case for underage and 1st cousin marriage a lot easier. Thanks Progressives!!!
May 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Is this any way for you to proclaim you're finally gonna' be able to get laid and married now , Jethro ?
May 29th, 2008 at 2:11 pmGreat move by the governor of New York!!! It’s about time. The US has sadly fallen behind in allowing it’s gay citizens the basic rights other western nations have adopted. Eventually the other states will follow. It's a slow struggle.
The extra L is for Love.
May 29th, 2008 at 2:24 pmThis new Darylll is a welcome breath of fresh air and a wise commenter, but he's not as much fun as the original, is he?
May 29th, 2008 at 2:27 pmOkay. Now they've gone and done it. They have successfully managed to ruin my marriage.
As soon as I have figured out exactly HOW they managed to ruin my marriage, I'll fill y'all in.
May 29th, 2008 at 2:32 pmI'm kinda wondering how it'll make it easier for Mr. Rogers and Patty Duke and her cousin Cathy to get married. Seems like maybe sooner than I think I won't have to travel to California or Massachusetts to do the deed and me and my boyfriend can just get it done here...keep it in the local economy - so that Paterson can be proud like Arnie in California is proud about the econnomic beneifts that will accrue there. Sorry...run on sentences.
May 29th, 2008 at 2:43 pmCpnJustice Says
May 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Now, a total of about 61 million citizens (between CA, MA, and NY) have the right to marry the person of their choice!
This is wonderful
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And don't forget our neighbor to the north. Gay marriage is legal in all of Canada.
Of course, Canadians aren't U.S. citizens, but if gay marriage causes their country to implode, they're close enough that we will surely see it.
I am just wondering how long it will take, and how many gay marriages it will take before most of our citizens no longer feel threatened by it.
The latest Gallup poll on the subject (conducted earlier this month) shows 40% of Americans support recognizing as valid marriages of same-sex couples, 56% of Americans do not, and 4% of Americans are unsure. We've got a ways to go, but with two of our biggest states on board, we're on our way to being a society that can honestly say everyone is treated equally.
May 29th, 2008 at 2:46 pmI can see how gay marriage can disturb the tranquility of a hetero marriage.
Ignorant redneck husband screams in unison with Billo, "Them goddamn fag bastards, should kill 'em all!"
Slightly more tolerant wife says, "Why should we care? Except for Uncle Bob, none of our family are gay, I say live and let live."
Husband directs the stream of hate and beer her direction. "Goddammit woman, I'll do the thinking around here. One more word outa you and I'll beat the living shit outa you. Again."
"And besides, Uncle Bob is a very caring and sweet and gentle person. You lay off of him. He was always good to me when I was a kid, kept me warm at deer camp and all."
May 29th, 2008 at 2:47 pmGeeDubs Says:
I’m kinda wondering how it’ll make it easier for Mr. Rogers and Patty Duke and her cousin Cathy to get married. Seems like maybe sooner than I think I won’t have to travel to California or Massachusetts to do the deed and me and my boyfriend can just get it done here…keep it in the local economy
That's great GD :)
May 29th, 2008 at 3:15 pmDue to the fact my daughter lives in rightard Florida, she will likely have to travel if she ever decides to marry.
nanlichi Says:
“And besides, Uncle Bob is a very caring and sweet and gentle person. You lay off of him. He was always good to me when I was a kid, kept me warm at deer camp and all.”
They could've multi-tasked with the toe-tapping lessons :)~
May 29th, 2008 at 3:16 pmConservative radio head Dorey Monson in Seattle was lamenting how MA passing the gay marriage bill was the reason for the Catholic Services Charity 'having' to shut down due to the increased cost of 'having' to service all the married gays.
What a crock of cock.
May 29th, 2008 at 3:19 pmNice one, Dave! Nice to see a gov. who's not afraid of the wingnuts. BTW, a crock of cock will be served at the signing ceremony...
May 29th, 2008 at 3:28 pmWait a minute, TP. I post *nalysis and get moderated because the word starts with a*al. Yet someone posts coc* without moderation.
May 29th, 2008 at 3:43 pmSorry, PLC, I guess the reference to male chickens is ok...!~!
May 29th, 2008 at 4:09 pmThe same human rights for all humans!! :-)
Suck it trolls!
May 29th, 2008 at 4:45 pmbandwagon Says:
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This will make the case for underage and 1st cousin marriage a lot easier. Thanks Progressives!!! Your compassion is only comparable to Jesus Christ!
Your slippery slope is showing.
May 29th, 2008 at 5:46 pm.
Oh boy, watch the Loyal Christians(R) come out of the Haterz corner, for we all know how they Hate the Gays.
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May 29th, 2008 at 9:04 pm.
I'm a 43 year old male who wishes to marry a 42 year old man.
I am NOT seeking to marry a dog.
I am NOT seeking to marry my brother.
I am NOT seeking to marry my cousin.
I am NOT seeking to marry a 14 year old.
I do wish to marry an adult. And for that, I'm penalized?
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P R E S E R V E
M A R R I A G E
~O U T L A W~
D I V O R C E !
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May 29th, 2008 at 9:08 pmMax, if you want to do any of the other things, you'll have to join the Republican party. :)
I can't go along with you on the outlaw divorce thing. I'd rather outlaw marriage for all, than have marriage only for some.
Maybe you were being snarky...?
May 29th, 2008 at 9:21 pmAll Think Progress readers who live in New York State are urged to call Governor Paterson's office at 518-474-8390 and say, "I support the governor's directive on marriage." Be sure to give your 5-digit zip code, and encourage friends and family to call too. The office is taking a poll on the issue.
This info is from the ACLU blog.
May 30th, 2008 at 12:08 amAs God said:
[Leviticus 18:22] Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
[Matthew 24:9-12] speaking of end times,
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
And then shall many be offended [stumble], and shall betray one another and shall hate one another.
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
And because iniquity [sin] shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
Imagine that this was written 2000 years ago, and proven by modern day scientist to be 100% accurate. Maybe Patterson needs someone to read him Gods word since we claim to be a nation under God. I suppose if God intended for women to impregnate women and men to give birth he'd of created us with the functions to do so.
May 31st, 2008 at 12:32 pm