tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post4213752709831348763..comments2024-03-27T17:21:24.219-04:00Comments on OUTTAKE BLOG™: Gay Ally Kathy Hochul Heads to CongressCharlotte Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719695261294226noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post-196152580811715812011-05-25T06:39:26.715-04:002011-05-25T06:39:26.715-04:00I don’t think the federal government should involv...I don’t think the federal government should involve itself on issues of who can marry whom, that needs to be determined by the states. I believe everyone should be afforded equal rights under federal law. I do support the civil institution of marriage for gay couples, with absolutely no requirements placed on religious institutions. Gay men and women, who want to fight to defend our freedom, should be allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military.Kathy Hochulnoreply@blogger.com