New York – Brooklyn state Sen. Martin Golden opposes gay marriage – and he wants to stop New York from recognizing same-sex nuptials performed in other states.
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Golden, a Republican, quietly introduced a “defense of marriage” bill Thursday that would “void” same-sex marriages legally performed in other states.
“I am sending the message that there is some normalcy in this great state when it comes to the principled idea that marriage is between a man and a woman,” Golden said.
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Very nice, but won’t pass.
New York cannot void the actions of another state. Golden is pandering to the anti-gay crowd that will vote for anything that bases gays. Why doesn’t he focus on doing somthing useful for his constitutents.
It’s nice to see a Senator who has morals. Senator golden, you are a real credit to your constituents.
cannot work then any state can say your marriage in NY is not valid in Utah
also I think it is unconstitutional
Hurray for State Senator Martin Golden. Our Mentsch in the State Senate.
For those of you that want, you can email your thanks to Senator Golden at: [email protected]
Now I know why Albany is so dysfunctional – our legislators are busy with nonsense
First cousin marriages are legal in New York but illegal in many other states. By Sen. Golden’s principles, Utah could void a marriage made in New York.
14 year olds can get married with parental consent in New Hampshire. By Sen. Golden’s principles, if a 21 year old married a 14 year old legally in New Hampshire, the 21 year old could face a seven year prison sentence in New York.
And people complain about liberals supporting a nanny state????
Why do Republicans claim to revere the Constitution and then work so hard to spit on it?
“Article IV, Section 1:
Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof.”