Richard Ross

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  Richard commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  New York Democrats Backtrack on Gay Marriage?

  My friends and I are very liberal but do not support gay marriage for several reasons.
  
  First of all as in politics if your cause will lose you support, consistently and for years, if not decades, then find another way.  Look at how many Democrats lost over the progressive idea of busing students.  It didn't really work, ticked off millions, cost a fortune, and helped the right wing for years.
  
  Why not a civil union from the state, with a blank place for them to write in what they want?  They get their rights but the state does not recognize it as "marriage."  Way too many people will vote for nutty Republicans, and get us into more wars, more corporate greed, if this issue is pushed beyond what the general public will stand.
  
  This is not a civil rights issue as was voting for blacks in the 60's.  It will only cause moderates to lose!  About as counter-productive as gay high schools, which only serve to alienate voter's and tax support.