An Open Letter to NY State Senator Greg Ball
Normally we don't get political here at BTeamBombers, but this one feels kind of important and it represents yet another shift in how social media and the web as whole can effect the democratic process. As the debate over gay marriage rages on in the state of New York, state senator Greg Ball (R - Dist. 40) has taken to twitter to ask the public how we think he should vote. Ball is a young moderate who recently stated that he cannot vote in favor of a bill that doesn't include language for "religious protections". Ball seems to be giving the issue careful consideration however, which is a welcome break from the knee jerk responses often found on both sides of this issue. The senator wants to here from the people. If you'd like to be part of the discussion, you can respond to his tweet "Opening up the discussion! So, if you were me, how would you vote on gay marriage? Yes or No?" @ball4ny, email him at gball@nysenate.gov or call his office at (518) 455-3111. My response is below.