When you think about it, this was kind of a no-brainer. Numerically speaking, the politics were clear. In New York, a majority of the population is in favor of same-sex marriage, and we suspect that a large proportion of the minority is probably indifferent at worst. Sure, some politicians who voted for the bill and who represent conservative districts will catch some flak for their votes, but we doubt that this will be a make-or-break issue for these folks, especially in a blue state like New York. On the other hand, a vote AGAINST the bill would very likely have brought significant electoral consequences.
At this time, though, the Solipsist would like to express his appreciation to those politicians who truly made this vote possible: People like Senator John Ensign, Newt Gingrich, and, yes, Rep. Anthony Weiner. By so completely lowering the bar to reveal the rank hypocrisy of any politician claiming to uphold traditional ideas of "morality," people like this have made it extremely difficult for any politicians to oppose the desires of good-hearted, loving couples to express their thoroughly decent commitment.
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