New York does not yet have marriage equality, but it continues to move in the right direction. Last May, Gov. David Patterson (D-NY) directed New York state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages conducted outside the state. And today, on the 147th anniversary of the Compensated Emancipation Act, Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C. that celebrates the 1862 end of slavery for 3,100 slaves in the District (9 months before the Emancipation Proclamation), Gov. Patterson took another step toward equality and civil rights in the Empire State, declaring his intention to introduce legislation creating marriage equality:
“This is a civil rights issues,” Mr. Paterson said, citing issues like hospital visitations, health insurance coverage and inheritance that are connected with marriage. [...]
Anyone that has ever experienced degradation or intolerance would understand the solemn duty and how important it actually is. Anyone that’s ever experienced antisemitism or racism, any New Yorker who is an immigrant, who has experienced discrimination, any woman who has faced harassment at work or suffered violence at home, any disabled person who has been mocked or marginalized, understands what we’re talking about here. We have all known the wrath of discrimination. We have all felt the pain and the insult of hatred. This is why we are all standing here today. We stand to tell the world that we want equality for everyone. We stand to tell the world that we want marriage equality in New York State.
"This is a civil rights issue."
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Thats all fine and dandy! What about his plans to cut Medicare and Medicaid?? Most Seniors need this! As it is, NY's Social Security is lowereing the cost of living! Which means their income will lower.Is he whacked??? He had no problem giving his employees a 4. million raise!!! My Father has been a steel worker all his life(started at age 18). He just retired at age 62 but does not qualify for Medicare so he pays out of pocket for insurance that exceeds his income. By the time he reaches 65 Patterson would have ruined his chances of recieving Medicare! Hes the one of worst politician I have seen!I am embarrassed to say I am a NY resident. Patterson, the only thing I have to say to you is "Greedy Bastard"!! You got your raise though. The only reason your in office is because the "one" before you liked prostitutes, you like money. I'm sure you will not be voted in on up comming elections. I can only hope!!
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