Andrew Cuomo Calls NY Gov Rival Carl Paladino Homophobic
PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 11, 2010
New York gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino gay marriage in a speech to Orthodox Jewish leaders on Sunday.
The Republican candidate made this remarks at a synagogue in Brooklyn's Williamsburg section, the New York Times reported.
In contrasting his views on gay marriage with those of his opponent,
Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic state attorney general, Paladino said his opposition to the institution stems from not wanting children
“brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality” is acceptable.
“I just think my children and your children would be much better off
and much more successful getting married and raising a family, and I
don't want them brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an
equally valid and successful option – it isn't,” he said.
The Tea Party favorite added: “I didn't march in the gay parade this year –
the gay pride parade this year. My opponent did, and that's not the
example we should be showing our children.” (Video is embedded in
the right panel on this page.)
According to Newsday.com, Paladino omitted the following sentence
from his speech: “There is nothing to be proud of in being a dysfunctional homosexual.”
The Cuomo campaign called Paladino's remarks homophobic.
“Mr. Paladino's statement displays a stunning homophobia and a glaring
disregard for basic equality,” the campaign said in a statement.
“These comments along with other views he has espoused make it clear
that he is way out of the mainstream and is unfit to represent New York.”
BY ON TOP MAGAZINE STAFF
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