Bruce Springsteen supports gay marriage: “I’ve always spoken out for the rights of same sex couples”

On the heels of the New York legislature voting down a bill allowing same-sex marriage in their state, New Jersey lawmakers will have the chance on Thursday to make a different decision and they are being urged to do the right thing by their state’s most famous resident: Bruce Springsteen.

The Boss posted this message on his website last night: “Like many of you who live in New Jersey, I’ve been following the progress of the marriage-equality legislation currently being considered in Trenton. I’ve long believed in and have always spoken out for the rights of same sex couples and fully agree with Governor [Jon] Corzine when he writes that, ‘The marriage-equality issue should be recognized for what it truly is — a civil rights issue that must be approved to assure that every citizen is treated equally under the law.’ ”

“I couldn’t agree more with that statement and urge those who support equal treatment for our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters to let their voices be heard now.”

It’s an uphill battle though with Democrats saying they may not have enough votes. Then there’s this: incoming Republican Gov. Chris Christie has said he will veto the measure if it is passed.

Still, the fight goes on and it will never end until equality is achieved.