While the NY State Assembly has approved same sex marriages, the Senate remains a toss up. Since the legislative session ends Monday, 6/20, the Senate needs to act now. While 58% of New Yorkers support the current measure, the Senate battle is almost 50-50.

Some Senators, sensing a possible defeat in blocking the bill, have switched tactics. They are now saying they support the bill, BUT worry about the legal impact on religious organizations being forced to violate the law in favor of their religious convictions. NY Churches were an important part in drafting this legislation, and substantial protection was given them in the legislation. The tactic is meant to delay the legislation until a future year, more likely never.

IMO this, basically Republican, attempt to undermine support for equality for all is a dishonorable practice. To stand up in support while doing everything to defeat the approval is dirty politics at its worse. These anti-gays in tinsel clothing are playing both sides of the voters. They will be up campaigning that they supported gay equality through the marriage act they sunk to one group while telling others they protected their rights not to be forced into a gay life. Just more two-faced politicians telling each group what they want to hear to mask their true nature.

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