>N.J. gay rights advocates fight a vote on same-sex marriage
Gay rights advocates in New Jersey have been pushing for a decade to get state courts or lawmakers to recognize same-sex marriage. But last week, they demurred when Gov. Christie called for a public vote to settle the topic.
Their main reason is based on principle: It’s not fair, they say, to let voters decide a civil rights issue.But there’s another consideration: It would be a costly and divisive fight, and the advocates know the odds are against them, even if recent polls have shown the majority of New Jersey voters support allowing gay marriage. (Mulvihill, Associated Press)