In a historic moment Wednesday afternoon, President Barack Obama voiced support for same-sex marriage, becoming the first sitting commander-in-chief to do so.
Over the past few years, Obama had said his views on the issue were "evolving," but never expressed open support—just the belief that gays and lesbians should have access to the same civil rights as married couples.
But today—on the heels of a state ammendment in North Carolina that outlaws gay marriage—Obama spoke in support of same-sex marriage with ABC News.
(Watch the clip here.)
"I've just concluded that for me personally it is important to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married," he said.
Obama noted staff members and soldiers he knows who are in committed, same-sex relationships with children were an impetus for his change of heart.
Obama's stance is one several in his party and administration have recently championed. Vice-president Joe Biden announced earlier this week while on Meet the Press that he is comfortable with gay marriage.
After Obama's statement, senator Nita Lowey (D-Rockland/Westchester) soon echoed his stance.
"I have been blessed to have a long and happy marriage," she said. "I strongly believe all Americans deserve that same opportunity."
So, I have no idea what you are getting at.
Respect is a two-way street. How would two people who love each other getting married be disrespectful? . You use the same arguments used by those who opposed mixed marriages.
We all need reeducation camps - in American Exceptionalism - the Beauty of The US Constitution - its applications and its limitations on government intrusion into Citizen's (s') Liberty.
He raised $15M at his Hollywood fundraiser, hosted by none other than George Clooney, the day after he made his big announcement. I'm sure there's no connection there.
Sorry but until you can give a logical reason why anyone should object to two people who love each other getting married, I can only assume that such objections are based on bigotry or homophobia which in a rational society, should not be tolerated.
http://rye.patch.com/articles/ex-rye-building-superintendent-indicted-in-burglary-sex-acts-with-dog
The three-fifths referred to the population...not person. It was put into the Constitution as one step closer to abolishing slavery.
I wanted to give you another Dr. King quote... "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
In the end, this issue is about all Americans having equal rights under the law. The Constitution guaranties everyone civil rights, not just the people you agree with.
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