NEW YORK (AP) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino
says he does not discriminate against gays in his business or
personal life, but opposes gay marriage.
He also says children shouldn't be exposed to gay culture,
singling out pride parades with a description of marchers wearing
"Speedos and grinding against each other."
Paladino says he thinks that's disgusting.
He made the remarks Monday on NBC's "Today" show.
He says he would have no problem hiring gays in his
administration. Mentioning his gay nephew, Paladino says the
discrimination he and others face is a "very ugly experience."
His comments came a day after he told Orthodox Jewish leaders he
doesn't want children "brainwashed into thinking that
homosexuality" is acceptable.