A few weeks ago in a public divergence with Gov. Chris Christie, Newark Mayor Cory Booker said he is firmly against leaving the question of gay marriage up to a public referendum.
"I shudder to think what would have happened if the civil rights gains, heroically established by courageous lawmakers in the 1960s, were instead conveniently left up to popular votes in our 50 states," Booker said in a statement.
This is why Mayor Booker, who had written in the past that he was disgusted by Gay people, has done a complete turnaround and become an advocate for equal rights for Gay couples. It is because of his dedication to civil rights. All people should be equal, and he makes no exceptions. Although he is probably still uncomfortable with their lifestyles, he did not let his personal feelings stand in the way of his devotion to freedom for all.
"I shudder to think what would have happened if the civil rights gains, heroically established by courageous lawmakers in the 1960s, were instead conveniently left up to popular votes in our 50 states," Booker said in a statement.
This is why Mayor Booker, who had written in the past that he was disgusted by Gay people, has done a complete turnaround and become an advocate for equal rights for Gay couples. It is because of his dedication to civil rights. All people should be equal, and he makes no exceptions. Although he is probably still uncomfortable with their lifestyles, he did not let his personal feelings stand in the way of his devotion to freedom for all.
"Equal protection under the law – for race, religion, gender or sexual orientation – should not be subject to the most popular sentiments of the day," Booker said. "Marriage equality is not a choice. It is a legal right. I hope our leaders in Trenton will affirm and defend it."
Booker has been a strong advocate of marriage equality for years. Since being elected mayor, he has refused to perform marriages at City Hall in protest of what he cites as inequalities in the state's marriage laws.
Booker has been a strong advocate of marriage equality for years. Since being elected mayor, he has refused to perform marriages at City Hall in protest of what he cites as inequalities in the state's marriage laws.
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