PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
December 3, 2009
Contact: Ari Ruiz, Political Vice-President
Email: Ari.Ruiz@stonewallyoungdems.org
Response to: Log Cabin Republicans of New York
RE: Statement on Marriage Equality Vote
Los Angeles, California – Stonewall Young Democrats of Los Angeles applauds the leadership of New York Governor David Patterson and New York State Legislators for their leadership in their efforts of bringing justice and equality for all New Yorker’s regardless of their sexual orientation.
Stonewall Young Democrats of Los Angeles denounces the claim that New York Democrats were at fault for today’s defeat of the marriage equality bill. When the last vote was counted and the tally was counted; 75% of New York State Senate Democrats voted in favor of the bill while 100% of Republicans voted against the bill. This reveals that if anyone should be at fault for Wednesday’s defeat— it’s the Republicans.
Marriage Equality should not be a political issue but a simple freedom that should be granted to all Americans regardless of their sexual orientation.
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Original Response from Log Cabin Republicans of New York:
LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY VOTE
ALBANY, NEW YORK–In response to today’s marriage equality vote in the New York State Legislature, Log Cabin Republicans Legislative Advisor Jeff Cook made the following statement:
“Today we share in the frustration and disappointment that the Senate did not pass the marriage equality bill. We are deeply saddened that the Democratic Conference failed to secure the votes they promised, undermining the possibility of a credible bipartisan vote of conscience on the merits of marriage equality. Winning marriage equality in New York requires the Democrats to keep their promises, and Log Cabin will continue to work to ensure that Republicans vote their conscience when that finally happens.”
Last 5 posts by Ari Ruiz
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- LGBT Community Reception with Speaker Karen Bass - February 13th, 2010
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Well said Ari. Thank you for taking a stance on behalf of all Democrats. The Log Cabin Republicans need to reassess their allegiances and priorities, and focus their efforts on the real foes to marriage equality, their party, members of their families, and constituents.