Democrat's pro-gay speech racks up YouTube views

[cali]

May 5, 1:38 PM EDT



ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A Minnesota lawmaker's speech against banning gay marriage in the state's Constitution has become an online hit.

A video of Rep. Steve Simon's remarks had more than 175,000 views on YouTube early Thursday.

At a Capitol hearing on Monday, the Democrat asked, "How many more gay people does God have to create before we ask ourselves whether or not God actually wants them around?"

Simon says it was an off the cuff comment provoked by conversations with constituents, and that he wasn't angling for national publicity.

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[and-justice-for-all]

1. It is pro-gay, but it is more commonsense/reason then that..nt

[crickets]

2. That was excellent!

Now there is a thoughtful representative Minnesota can be proud of. :thumbsup: