Sen. Ruben Diaz vs. Founding Fathers
Friday, December 4, 2009 4:55PM

One of the 8 Democrats in the New York State Senate to vote NO and help defeat the Marriage Equality Bill was Bronx Senator Ruben Diaz.

He's also a Reverend.  And apparently forgets which text he's supposed to uphold when he wears the title of "Senator."

From NBC: In the debate itself, the only opponent to speak in the chamber, Ruben Diaz Sr., criticized other senators who said that religion should not be a factor in deciding who can legally marry in New York. Said Diaz: “You should carry your Bible all the time.”

I wonder how this bible-thumper would consider other legislation?

I hope Sen. Diaz is also backing the law to increase the penalty for adultery. (It should be the death penalty, right? Leviticus 20:10.)

And I hope he doesn't let women speak in his church. (Corinthians 14:34)

Actually... we should probably arrest Sen. Diaz and apply the death penalty. After all, he worked to pass the NY State Budget last Sunday. According to Exodus 35:2, he should be put to death for working on the Sabbath.

Sen. Diaz, maybe you should put down your bible, as all politicians should, and reach instead for the documents that ACTUALLY govern us as Americans.  I know you've at least read the 1st Amendment, because you exercise your right to preach and practice your religion daily.

But you ought to read the 14th Amendment too, which guarantees all of us -- gay, straight, black, white, agnostic and Christian -- equal protection under the law.

And maybe after that, Sen. Diaz, you should return to your bible, and open it to any of the references to the 'golden rule.'  Leviticus 19:18 for example.

And love your gay New York neighbors as thyself.