Gay Marriage Approved by New York Senate

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

You're the one who said that gay marriage is not in "the best financial interest" of "certain parties." Since you asserted that, I'm simply asking who you mean by these "certain parties." That's all. It seems like a slightly more involved question than you're able to answer, and that's okay.

**Yawn**

Exactly, I'm glad you finally get it. I'm a certain believer that nothing is voted on in Congress and is a hot button issue unless it affects somebody's wallet.


That's why we've had almost 40 years and 4 republican administrations of Roe v Wade and it has yet to be overturned.

All these companies change their insurance policies because of Universal Healthcare, but now that a lot of the provisions have stalled companies aren't reinstating the "Cadillac" insurance.

Gay Marriage the same, yes there will be a big boost in revenue for cash strapped states and what not, but somebody is looking at this from their private interest and is not liking it at all. Or sometimes, the fight is more lucrative than the victory.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

**Yawn**

Exactly, I'm glad you finally get it. I'm a certain believer that nothing is voted on in Congress and is a hot button issue unless it affects somebody's wallet.

Yeah, I finally got it. You're full of shit and I called you out on it.

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Yeah, I finally got it. You're full of shit and I called you out on it.

Congratulations, you win the award.

Take your victory lap.

You called me out. I've been exposed!!!!!!!!!


Arrrgghhhh!!!!!

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

Gay Marriage the same, yes there will be a big boost in revenue for cash strapped states and what not, but somebody is looking at this from their private interest and is not liking it at all. Or sometimes, the fight is more lucrative than the victory.

I could totally be buying into foolishness, but I feel like I remember a reputable survey that estimated about 4% of the population identifies as LGBT. I assume an even smaller number of these people are going to be getting married.

How significant could the financial repercussions or windfall really even be? And, why is it a concern?

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I could totally be buying into foolishness, but I feel like I remember a reputable survey that estimated about 4% of the population identifies as LGBT. I assume an even smaller number of these people are going to be getting married.

How significant could the financial repercussions or windfall really even be? And, why is it a concern?

I don't know, but if people are tracking it, it must be a reason why to either support or dispute a position.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I could totally be buying into foolishness, but I feel like I remember a reputable survey that estimated about 4% of the population identifies as LGBT. I assume an even smaller number of these people are going to be getting married.

Statistics range anywhere from 4% to 11% of the population. I don't know of any conclusive research though, as self-reporting is awkward here.

How significant could the financial repercussions or windfall really even be? And, why is it a concern?

If we assume your (worst-case) 4% figure, there are 19 million people in New York, so you're looking at about a million LBGT there. What's the average outlay on a wedding? Google claims something like $25k, and that doesn't include gifts, hotel rooms, liquor sales, flights in/out, etc. It adds up rapidly.

Now consider that you'll have other couples coming in from Florida, Pennsylvania, etc. ... $200MM seems easily reachable, especially if the actual number is closer to 11%.