“Carl Paladino’s statement is no apology and it is not accepted. If he truly wanted to apologize he would pick up the phone and call any number of people from the LGBT community who could tell him why his remarks over the past several days, including but not limited to those made over the weekend, are so outrageous and dangerous. This is not a question of choosing poor words or others misinterpreting his remarks. His beliefs are wrong and filled with hate. New York is a state where we value diversity. Mr. Paladino is wrong for New York.”

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