Hey guys.

[Celeborn Skywalker]

I just want to thank the people in this forum for opening my eyes about the Rick Warren issue. Since the beginning, I wasn't thrilled with Obama choosing Warren, but I didn't really see it as that big of a deal. I was one of the people who thought "Eh, it's a two minute prayer, so what?"

During the last week of debate I've really come to a much better understanding of how this choice is disgraceful and very hurtful to the gay community. Because of posters on this forum, I now see this as a civil rights issue similiar to the struggle of black Americans. It's also made me realize how Obama really seems to be behind the curve on issues of gay rights. I hope the progressive and GLBTQ community continues to hold his feet to the fire on this issue.

Thank you.

[MNBrewer]

1. Thank you!

We need more people like you in our corner!

:hug:

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. I agree. Where I was not paying attention before, I'm now very attentive to what Obama does next nt

[TEmperorHasNoClothes]

3. Obama views ministers superficially & didn't realize the vitriolic homophobia Warren preaches IMHO

He is behind the ball when it comes to gay marriage and of course with Warren, but I think that comes from being more focussed on other issues. I think must present our issues in an intelligent, logical, practical and constitutional way to him and that will get his attention. I believe he cares and will get us our rights. I predict full marriage rights under the name marriage around 2014, half way through his 2nd term.

[MNBrewer]

5. In his own words

"I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. Now, for me as a Christian, it's also a sacred union. God's in the mix."

[HillbillyBob]

4. Thank You and Bravo

nt

[tbyg52]

6. Thank you.

:hi:

[foxfeet]

7. Thank you!

:hi:

[Raster]

8. Thank you!

[bluedawg12]

9. Thank you!