Politics & Government
Corbett Compares Same-Sex Marriage to Incest
Gov. Tom Corbett stirred controversy with a televised remark about same-sex marriage.
Written by Susan Koomar
Gov. Tom Corbett compared same-sex marriage to a union between a brother and sister during a TV interview on Friday.
Corbett later apologized for the comment, saying it was intended to compare same-sex marriage to other illegal unions such as sibling marriage.
Still. Corbett's remarks drew criticism from Democrats and gay rights activists.
Last week, state Rep. Brian Sims (D-Phila), who is openly gay, and state Rep. Steve McCarter (D-Montco) introduced a bill to legalize gay marriage in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage is being challenged instate and federal courts.
Do you think Corbett's analogy was inappropriate? Will his opposition to gay marriage make it harder for him to get re-elected? Tell us in the comments section below.
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