DANIEL DROMM, Democrat for City Council

From Queens Tribune:
by Vladic Ravich

Facing dismal approval ratings and hard economic choices, Gov. David Paterson switched gears this week and introduced a bill to allow same-sex marriage in New York. He insisted that the issue is a matter of morality and human rights whose time has come.

“Our work to correct injustice cannot depend on factors like timing or guaranteed success,” Paterson said. “For too long, LGBT New Yorkers have been told to wait for their civil rights and personal freedom. We will not wait any longer. Now is the time for action. Now is the time for leadership. Now is the time to march forward together.”

Local activists for gay rights celebrated the decision. Daniel Dromm, a candidate for the 25th Council district, said “I think if we wait too long the timing is never right. The most important thing is that we get the bill in… I don’t see why this time around the bill is creating so much noise, but it’s time, and I think we should proceed on it and we should get people on record on it.”

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