“If you believe in the 10th Amendment, stay out of their business.”

That’s Rick Perry’s position on the NY same-sex marriage law:

Perry, who is considering running for president, at a forum in Colorado on Friday called himself an “unapologetic social conservative” and said he opposes gay marriage — but that he’s also a firm believer in the 10th Amendment, the Associated Press reported.“Our friends in New York six weeks ago passed a statute that said marriage can be between two people of the same sex. And you know what? That’s New York, and that’s their business, and that’s fine with me,” he said to applause from several hundred GOP donors in Aspen, the AP reported.“That is their call. If you believe in the 10th Amendment, stay out of their business.”

In response to which Rick Santorum tweeted:

Haven’t we had this discussion before?

What does it mean for the likely Perry candidacy?  To me, it’s a plus, a reflection of the libertarian streak (to a point) in the Tea Party movement. 

A conservative with a dash of libertarian.  Sounds like someone I know.

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