April 1, 2008
NY couple visit Poland after leader's anti-gay speech
David Foucher READ TIME: 1 MIN.
WARSAW, Poland -- A gay New York couple whose wedding images were used by the Polish president in a national speech warning against homosexual marriage say they have come to Poland hoping to start a dialogue on tolerance.
Brendan Fay and partner Tom Moulton spoke Monday at a conference in Poland's parliament on gay rights.
A brief video clip of Brendan Fay's wedding with his partner Tom Moulton was woven into President Lech Kaczynski's March 19th televised address.
Moulton says he is visiting Poland with "hopes of opening a dialogue ... and that this dialogue will make Poland an even better place."
The video and a photo of the couple's marriage certificate was shown as the president warned against the dangers of adopting the EU's new treaty and its Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Kaczynski argued the charter could open the door to same-sex marriage in Poland.
David Foucher is the CEO of the EDGE Media Network and Pride Labs LLC, is a member of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association, and is accredited with the Online Society of Film Critics. David lives with his daughter in Dedham MA.
