Maggie Gallagher: "The government did not create marriage and has no business redefining it, or imposing a strange new definition of marriage on our children and grandchildren."

Contact: Elizabeth Ray, 703-683-5004 ext 130, eray@crcpublicrelations.com; Mary Beth Hutchins 703-683-5004 ext 105, mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com

PRINCETON, NJ, April 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) released the following statement in regards to New York Governor David A. Paterson's decision to introduce a bill legalizing same-sex marriage:

"Gov. Paterson should not be pushing a divisive culture war on the people of New York as a distraction from his inability to lead on rebuilding New York's economy and balancing its budget. The majority of New Yorkers and the New York Supreme Court reject same-sex marriage.  When will politicians listen to we the people or to their political base?" stated Brian Brown, executive director of NOM.
 
"Marriage matters because children deserve a fair shot at a mom and dad.  The government did not create marriage and has no business redefining it, or imposing a strange new definition of marriage on our children and grandchildren," said Maggie Gallagher, president of NOM.

To schedule an interview with Maggie Gallagher, President, or Brian Brown, Executive Director of NOM, please contact Elizabeth Ray (x130), eray@crcpublicrelations.com or Mary Beth Hutchins (x105), mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com at 703-683-5004 x130.