Comments on: Obama Faces Gay Groups' Growing Anger

[SamuelRush]

While using the analogy of discrimination against blacks a convenient one, it doesn't fit very well. Blacks are a protected class protected by the Equal Protection Clause, homosexuals are not. The characteristics of being black and the history behind racial discrimination in this country is also much different

[saturn05]

There is nothing controversial about same-sex marriage for those who understand human nature and that we are all here on the same earth trying to get along. The only controversial issue is that religious zealots try to shove down everyone's throat their personal agenda. The gays and lesbians have no personal agenda. If they have an agenda, it would be similar in thought to the black agenda. We are all equal and thus deserve human and civil rights. Can you imagine telling a black person they can't vote or get married or own property because of the color of their skin. Oh, wait a minute, they did have that happen to them. Can you just imagine what your ancestors would be thinking now? They would be turning over in their graves at the thought of inter-racial marriage and that blacks can demand the same rights at their job place, their living situation, and even public drinking fountains. It maybe apples and oranges to some people, but really it is not. Don't be ignorant and use the bible as an excuse for hating a particular group of people. I don't hate you for being spiteful and bigoted. You maybe, but I don't hate you for it since you have the constitutional right to your opinion. But when it comes to public law being made to exclude certain groups of people...blacks and homosexuals, it is wrong on so many levels. Just my opinion maybe, but I believe AI have the Constitution behind me, not a bible that is nothing but faith, no fact, just faith. I wqant our world to be run by fact and common sense, not on any one religion that divides even its own members on political issue. Be kind.

[SamuelRush]

While using the analogy of discrimination against blacks a convenient one, it doesn't fit very well. Blacks are a protected class protected by the Equal Protection Clause, homosexuals are not. The characteristics of being black and the history behind racial discrimination in this country is also much different

[debinok1]

I agree Samuel. The history of racial discrimination was much different. Nobody is telling gays they cannot sit at the same counter as straight people. Nobody is sending them to the back of the bus. Nobody is forcing them to drink from a different fountain or attend a different school. They are not being denied the right to press charges against or testify against a straight person. BIG DIFFERENCE.

[JackGarvey]

I witnessed a wedding where the bride and groom had three childsren on the altar with them, and the priest still commented that they should multiply.
Yes, homosexuals cannot reproduce, but they can provide loving shelter for an adopted child seeking guidance.

[SamuelRush]

Wow...seems more and more people are becoming disenchanted with Obama. He's squandering all that political momentum he had by the day.

[IrishWench01]

To say that going back on his promise because he has not yet acted, is a demonstration of immature impatience. He can only do so many things at once and there are many things in the balance and in the wings. For him to take take on an issue as controversial as that at thins point is foolish. There are too many things that need immediately addressed. People are like a room of screaming crying babies each wanting their issues dealt with Now and for only their own interests.

[JackGarvey]

I partially agree with your *** for tat comment, but one must understand that we all speak much louder than ever in man's history.
Sarah Palin is upset with a comment made by David Letterman. Yes, the comment was rude, but the responsible person seeks the speaker and expreses their disapproval. In my opinion, Mrs. Palin has lost my support for her as president, because of the way that situation was handled.

[Yeah-Me]

by slownewsday_05 June 15, 2009 4:40 PM PDT
That is not a legal decree, but a religious decree enforced by the states. Big difference.
Posted by debinok1


It's NOT a religious license which is issued by your state. Otherwise atheists wouldn't be married.
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[Yeah-Me]

Bah.. wrong response... :o/

[JackGarvey]

My comment is about all the prejudices that exist in our world. Yes, there are to many to list, but what it all boils down to, is that the one that is different is less than a person.

That is WRONG!!!

We are all people, whether I am a different skin color, different sexual orientation, speak a different language, or whatever differnce that offends the one that is above the rest.

Life is to be a period of satisfying events, it is not to be considered a success by defining differences that seek to diminish other people.

Yes, we will be disappointed or sad at some point in our life, but let those moments of sadness be defined by each individual, and not by some cruel person who believes that they are the one to decide when others
shall be unhappy.

[Yeah-Me]

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