Some momentum builds in New York

New York's top court today ruled that if a gay couple is legally married in another state, then  that couple is entitled to some government benefits in New York.

The Alliance Defense Fund -- A Christian legal group -- had argued that gay marriage was comparable to incest and polygamy.  The court reject the claim.  The court did not go so far as to declare same-sex marriages the state must recognize same-sex marriages completely, but this ruling on benefits should put pressure on the state legislature to vote on a marriage bill this year.  In fact, the courts encouraged the legislature to clarify the issue.


According to Associated Press, the group challenging the benefits for gay couples called same sex unions  "counterfeit marriages" and accused state and local officials of putting "their political agendas ahead of the law."


Gay marriage supporters were encouraged by the ruling, saying that it would build momentum for a marriage vote in the legislature.

Good news.  But does anyone else think this right-wing obsession with incest and polygamy is just getting a little too weird?