amNY published this letter on my birthday, December 11, 2008:

It is preposterous to suggest, as state Senate leader Malcolm Smith has, that the economy must be addressed before legislation on gay marriage rights. In fact, legalizing same-sex marriage in New York would be a fiscally wise decision. Revenue generated by gay weddings can only help the state's economy. So between a guaranteed increase in commerce as well as a more equitable state civil rights platform, New York cannot afford to put off this issue.