N.Y. Conservative
Party chair voices opposition to marriage equality

New York's Conservative Party chairman, Michael Long, is urging the state legislature to reject a same-sex union bill.

"In today's society, we really know far too much about the sexual preferences of our citizens...what should be a profound loving experience has become a flaunting of sexuality exposed to society...with those who are happy to exploit their sexuality demanding the respect that marriage brings," Long said, according to the New York Press.

Long also told the legislature that civil unions should not be considered a civil rights matter but rather a "demand to normalize homosexuality," according to the Press. (The Advocate)