She says that Century 21 has "asked" her to put herrealtor license into escrow...the question I have: Did she?

Um... No. You said one word which clearly indicated your prejudice. A prejudice which is used to support violence and discrimination and is based on ignorance. A prejudice which harms our world. A prejudice that you have defended and thereby continue to lend support to, increasing the harm. Please leave the public sphere and get to know some gay people. Even better: actually *study* the Bible, how and by whom it was written and how Christianity actually developed. Education is the key, Ms. Daniels.

She just doesn't "get it". One word can cause a lot of pain and misery, especially when it is said by someone in her position. She should step down despite "loving her new role as mayor. How can she claim to represent all of her constituents when she feels that way?

It's not just about that one word. Even if she had replaced it with "gay people" or "homosexual people," the statement itself is still wildly ignorant and offensive.

One word? The entire comment was an expression of bigotry! To go so far as to say that she would throw away her 'I love NY' bag over the issue of marriage equality is not 'one word.' To threaten to actually throw away the bag promoting the state she is, in part, supposed to be representing shows a loathing for an entire class of voters. And then to offer a pretend apology — using the moment to push her beliefs, yet again... shameful. This woman does NOT represent the people of her community. She represents her own career and agenda.

One word? LOL. I can think of one word that suits her to a tee. Troy needs to stop electing tea partiers. They are stupid and clinically insane.

Dear Mayor Daniels,
You have gay relatives. Guess who? Christmas dinner with the family should be interesting.

Well John, tell that to Oakland as well. He is the one that got political. I'm an independent and don't agree with either side always bringing politics into everything.

We each enjoy first amendment rights--the freedom to say whatever we want, but having the freedom to say it, does not make it right.

When I read the comment Mayor Daniels made, my first were of Fred Phelps and his crusade across our country. Mayor Daniels comments would fit right in with any other of the vile signs and placards being waived by his Westboro Baptist Church . Posters telling us how "God Hates [LBGT's]", "Thank God for IEDs" & "Thank God for Dead Soldiers." These posters paint a picture of the most extreme of ideologies and the most hateful of expression under the freedom of our 1st amendment.

I wonder, truthfully, how Mayor Daniels' son and his fellow soldiers, feel about Fred Phelps' brand of hate and about first amendment rights being used to dishonor the sacrifices made in the name of freedom by our young men and women in the armed forces. While Mayor Daniels may not see it clearly, her single word can help fuel and support people like Fred Phelps to continue their campaigns of hate against not only the LBGT community but against soldiers, and other who serve our communities on a daily basis. Her cavalier attitude towards using a slur and the hate it produces cheapens her as a person and undermines her as a leader.

So next time you want to defend hate with the "First Amendment" go watch a soldiers funeral being picket by Fred Phelps and look into the eyes of the grieving family as they have to pass Westboro exercising their 1st amendment rights.

It is sad to see people suffer. I was gay and I suffered inside. It was terrible. Then I chose to change. Now I am straight. Feel free to check ilivestraight.com

Our mayor made a mistake. She has realized this, and asked for forgiveness. How many elected officials do you know of that admit their mistakes publicly?

"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Colossians 3:12-14

and Luke 6:37 says:
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

I believe she is sincere in her regret, and in her appeal for forgiveness. Move on, and let her show her worth by her actions in office.

Rev. Dave: There has been no sincere apology from Mayor Daniels, only excuses, justifications and pontification of her "plight." She asks forgiveness when she has offered no admission to the hate that her words presented?

So I put to you, were did her comments follow Colossians 3:12-14 or Luke 6:37 when she spewed hate and resentment of LBGT's who received the right to Marry in NY State? What statement has she made that showed pure contrition without playing a victim? Where has she acknowledge how words like hers often encourage actions of bullying and assault. So I leave you with this verse, which I feel is much more appropriate and should give you a direction to counsel Mayor Daniels:

Matthew 25:41-46
"41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44 Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ 45 Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46 And these will go away kinto eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

I think it is important to call out the source of her bigotry. It is not about a single "word," or a "human mistake" or any such lapse or "learning experience" that will make her a better person. It is, in its most disturbing form, the frightening expression of religious bigotry when an elected official forgets, or refuses to acknowledge, the separation of church and State. What next Janice? Attacks on Muslims, Jews, Pagans? For someone to be so ignorant to make such a remark in public, and not expect ramifications and response, calls into question her ability to use any form of intellect to lead this city in a time when vision and creativity is called for. She should absolutely resign because this inbred fundamentalism will rise again and Troy and its citizens will be the worse off for it.

I find her completely condescending in her "apology" based on the video. I don't think that she even understands the true impact of what she said, and how it is not just a small thing that you accidentally say when drunk at a dinner party. She is reflecting poorly on the entire city of Troy, and offending a large group of people. Reading the comments vs. watching them is completely different. Her flippant attitude is offensive.

It's not just that she improperly used the word "queers". Her comment shows how she is the wrong person to lead the city of Troy. Her views on gay people are so opposing to Troy's. Already, people in other cities are beginning to think that Troy is homophobic when it's not. That's the problem.

Please sign this petition to demand that Janice Daniels resign from office:
http://www.change.org/petitions/demand-janice-daniels-resign

I just don't understand how Ms. Daniels thinks that people are upset over "one word". It's not just the one word that was offensive, but the entire statement. And she wasn't only referring to the L.G.B.T. community in Troy, but ALL L.G.B.T. people. She can "apologize" all she wants, but it is very clear that she still feels nothing but disgust for all L.G.B.T. people deep down. Let's hope that SHE'S not the one to be setting precedent!!

I'm a Chriatian and willing to forgive, but her apology is NOT genuine and is nearly as insulting as her original comment. Besides, her statement was more than just a word. It included a stereotype that gays make handbags or must be good at fashion. It also included an attitude of hate for a state that represents marriage equality and personal freedom. She clearly doesn't get it and I'm not laughing.

I don't think she's sorry she said it; she's sorry she got caught. She is still trying to look all victimized...

I grew up in this city. Went to school at Athens. This is why I moved away. I have to say there are so many insulated towns like this across America who clearly can't see beyond "The Bible" and put their faith in humankind instead. If you're a Christian, isn't the whole idea to live your life in a way that is protective and kind to those around you? Judge not, that ye be not judged? Rather than slamming gays, women, liberals, people of other races and religions.. It's all hypocrisy and it's so, so sad. That one word could have been "retard" "nigger" etc.. Do something that actually means something for everyone in this world, resign.

This act of hers seems to have fostered a lot of anti-Christianity rhetoric. My question is, is it possible for someone of another religion or even no religion to feel the way she does about gays and gay marriage? I don't know what her religion is or even if she aligns herself with one. I had never heard of her until The Troy Patch appeared in my email. What do you think?

Janice is a $ person. Tom McMillin (State Rep) is a $ person. Hit them where it hurts - Their Pocketbooks. Janice McDaniels - Century 21.
Tom McMillin - Michigan Community Auditors - make sure that Tom McMillin's Company isn't doing the CPA work for your Condo Association or Homeowner's association.

I wonder how Janice would feel if a gay Marine saved her son's life in Iraq. Would she say: "Thank you, you queer, for saving my son, but I still don't think you should be able to marry the person you choose. Now get your queerness away from my kid before he catches it!"?

I have one word to say to Mayor Janice Daniels that she won't like:
Resign!

Thomas T. your comment to me shows me that you didn't read my previous comments and you totally misconstrued what I said above. Try reading it again without being hysterical.

Please direct me to her campaign literature since you think that is what's important here. Your problem should be with what she said and address that. Bringing politics and religion into this is not necessary. Also, your comment about her being sorry about being caught has been said before at least once. Why don't people bother to read previous comments and spare the repetition.

Continue your hate and malice campaign without me. I've said my piece about her comment.

Her comments imply that this was a flippant note. Given that, she clearly doesn't understand the power of the words of (at that time) a political candidate and now a senior elected official of a major Michigan city. But then she only is the front person for a small but virulent group of people with like thoughts. We can't have Troy leadership decided by choose not to vote. This is your commupence

I doubt that there is one person making comments that have never said something they regret at one time or another in their lifetime. She made a mistake. All of the people quoting the Bible know we should forgive. Time to forgive and accept her apology. You do not need to totally destroy a persons life for one dumb comment they made. Maybe they should meet at Hooters ( in Troy ) and discuss this over some wings and cold beer.

I hear what you're saying, and we all do make mistakes. However, Mayor Daniels works in a public office, where she makes decisions that affect people's lives and rights. This puts her in a different position than others. Lack of human rights such as gay marriage can also ruin lives.

The Bible contains 6 admonitions to homosexuals and 362 admonitions to heterosexuals. I will never spend a dime in Troy because of all those filthy Breeders that God clearly hates.

" Lead by example"