Well-this matter has now crossed the great divide.
From the Left Coast to the Right Coast:
"NY state agencies to recognize gay marriages
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state has instructed government agencies to recognize same-sex marriages conducted out of state or abroad, renewing debate on an issue that was used to rally conservatives in the last U.S. general election.
The directive could impact everything from health insurance to public housing and organ donation. It was welcomed by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which posted a copy on its Web site and said it was "a milestone in the fight for fairness."
In the memo dated May 14 but not publicized at the time, Gov. David Paterson's legal counsel, David Nocenti, said state agencies that do not recognize gay marriages could be subject to liability.
The directive follows a New York appeals court ruling in February that valid same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries must be recognized in New York........."
http://www.reuters.com/article/domes...37445820080529
Will be very interesting to see just how this plays out.