Yes, we can.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I have never been one who has believed in conversion therapy.

Then you will go with me to the prom, Leo?

[scaeagles]

Sorry, GC...I'm not gay.

However, for a toaster.....

[Gemini Cricket]

Dear Friends, 

Thank you for the opportunity to welcome everyone to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club's Pride Breakfast and to congratulate you on continuing a legacy of success, stretching back thirty-six years. As one of the oldest and most influential LGBT organizations in the country, you have continually rallied to support Democratic candidates and causes, and have fought tirelessly to secure equal rights and opportunities for LGBT Americans in California and throughout the country. 


As the Democratic nominee for President, I am proud to join with and support the LGBT community in an effort to set our nation on a course that recognizes LGBT Americans with full equality under the law. That is why I support extending fully equal rights and benefits to same-sex couples under both state and federal law. That is why I support repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, and the passage of fully inclusive laws to protect LGBT Americans from hate crimes and employment discrimination. And that is why I oppose the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution, and similar efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution or those of other states. 


For too long, issues of LGBT rights have been exploited by those seeking to divide us. It's time to move beyond polarization and live up to our founding promise of equality by treating all our citizens with dignity and respect. This is no less than a core issue about who we are as Democrats and as Americans.
Finally, I want to congratulate all of you who have shown your love for each other by getting married these last few weeks. My thanks again to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club for allowing me to be a part of today's celebration. I look forward to working with you in the coming months and years, and I wish you all continued success. 

 

Sincerely,

Barack Obama 


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[BarTopDancer]

Awesome.

And in other news, McCain met with Billy Graham.

[Alex]

But is it still his personal view that marriage should be between one man and one woman (he has always said he wouldn't oppose state efforts but that he personally does not support gay marriage)? Or is he officially changing his stance on gay marriage?

[scaeagles]

He wants both sides of the issue. Or so it would seem. Knowing that the LGBT will never vote for a Republican (en masse), he'll give it lip service to the group but I'm doubting he'll make it a campaign issue.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Alex

But is it still his personal view that marriage should be between one man and one woman (he has always said he wouldn't oppose state efforts but that he personally does not support gay marriage)? Or is he officially changing his stance on gay marriage?

Not sure.
But his statement is something that would never come from McCain. Lesser of two evils...

[innerSpaceman]

If that letter is authentic, I appreciate the Olive Branch. I also appreciate that he believes he can't strategically simply support Gay Marriage Rights ... but I hate his hypocricy of asserting that separate is equal when it comes to extending "fully equal rights and benefits to same-sex couples under both state and federal law."

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Not sure.
But his statement is something that would never come from McCain. Lesser of two evils...

See my above post.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Lesser of two evils...

Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much

The second one, naturally, became known as the lesser of two weevils.