Gay marriage is becoming a higher and higher profile issue in NY. Yesterday Governor Paterson pledged to sign a gay marriage bill if it reaches his desk. Also yesterday, the Gay City News endorsed Bill Thompson over Mike Bloomberg, even though the current Mayor has long been a vocal supporter of gay rights. But in the recent mayoral debate, Bill Thompson said he thought President Obama had done enough for gay rights, angering many gay rights advocates.
Tell us how you think gay rights plays into the NYC mayoral race? Do you think Bloomberg is more talk than action? Did Thompson's statement upset you? How much does a mayor influence this issue anyway? Comment below!
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There's an upcoming musical about same sex marriage called Marry Me. www.marrymemusical.com
Bloomberg's words have been much better than his deeds on lgbt issues. He has shut down gay bars, used the NYPD to entrap gay men, and done very little about the problem of rampant gay bashing here in NYC.
How many people would say that Bloomberg is a mayor of the people? Gay or not, it is my impression and has been , that Dear Old Mike's major focus is and always will be the bottom line.
It's the quality of life for the wealthy that matters and that's it.
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