What a great day for progress!  I’ve never understood the argument that gay marriage threatens straight marriage.  Another couple getting married, gay or otherwise can in no way diminish the vows that my husband and I exchanged almost 3 years ago.  To suggest that it could is simply ridiculous.  

Congratulations to the many many gay couples that can now (or I guess 30 days from now) be legally wed in New York!  

And to senator (and pastor) Ruben Diaz….shame on you!  Your comments are hateful and inflammatory.  People as intolerant and bigoted as yourself have no place in public service.  I can only hope that someday you will practice the love and acceptance that religion is supposed to teach us.