Comments on: President Obama Supports Marriage Equality

By: Mercedes

Mercedes — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:29:05 +0000

I think so many people are losing sight of the “real” issue; I think they are getting so hung up on the word “marriage” that they miss the point.

What I believe most of us are looking for is the knowledge that the one we love will be taken care of, not taken advantage of if something happens to us; that if one of us is ill the other has the right to come visit and stay by our side; to know that family can’t strip them of all we built together because there is no legal protection for the life we built.

I am so glad to see that the President of our country gets that. But also saddened that he has to virtually put his political career on the line to show he believes in “human rights”.

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:06:37 +0000

It makes me angry that Repubs get a pass on this issue and the President has to bear the brunt of this decision by himself.

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:05:59 +0000

Yaaaay, he DID it! Now let’s continue the fight at the state level!

By: Dave H

Dave H — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:32:26 +0000

Very welcome news, but a day late and a dollar short for the people of North Carolina.

By: Allison Sinclair

Allison Sinclair — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:15:08 +0000

We need someone like Obama on our side. When the time is right he will do what he needs to do. All of a sudden marriage equality is the big issue when ENDA is of greater importance. In 29 states, you can be fired for being gay and in 37 states there are absolutely no protections for Trans individuals. Jobs are more important than who you marry at this time!!!!

By: Mark Schall

Mark Schall — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:32:03 +0000

Great article. Personally, I am torn between Obama “coming out” in full support (which I believe he really does feel) and waiting until he is re-elected. I do fear that if he comes out with his full support now, narrow minded bigots will use it in their fear tactics to swing the votes in swing states. Then we’ll have Mitt 1% Romney in office and the country will be doomed in many ways. Not just in Equality.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:02:30 +0000

I have one question? Who has been the constant advocate for LGBT rights and getting several equality rights bills enacted in the past 4 years. Though there are many foot soldiers to this cause, none of them wear the title nor responsibility of being the President of the United States for ALL people. That fact and his actions over the years have done nothing but advance forward the ideas and successes for the LGBT community and is proof enough that he is with you all. I find these qualities are what defines our President and strengthens the human rights cause of everyone. He does not need to make some grand statement for all to hear when his actions speak so much louder than the words he is being pressured by the press to speak out on. What are you gonna do………. holler, scream, derail his campaign for President or better yet vote for the other party?