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Current Events => Politics => Topic started by: Chris_ on February 29, 2008, 07:56:16 AM
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Obama Sees Presidency As 'Bully Pulpit' for Full LGBT Equality
By Susan Jones
CNSNews.com Senior Editor
February 29, 2008
(CNSNews.com) - In an open letter posted on his presidential campaign Web site Thursday, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) expounds on the "promise of equality for all -- a promise that extends to our gay brothers and sisters."
He said he'd use the "bully pulpit" of the presidency to press for a number of laws and policy changes backed by the homosexual community.
The Feb. 28 letter, posted in the "LGBT" section under the "People" heading, says it's "wrong to have millions of Americans living as second-class citizens in this nation." Obama asks for support "so that together we can bring about real change for all LGBT Americans."
As president, Obama said he would press for passage of a hate crimes law and a "fully inclusive" Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would outlaw workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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where are these gays being discriminated against? they have some of the best benefits at the big companies and already get equal or greater pay.
its already against the law to discriminate based on gender or age... so, what else does Obama think they need?
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Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different. Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch.
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Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different. Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch.
It would be better if he just punched Hillary. :-)
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Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different. Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch.
It would be better if he just punched Hillary. :-)
Or kicked he in the balls.
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Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different. Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch.
It would be better if he just punched Hillary. :-)
Or kicked her in the balls.
That might damage his foot...hittin' all that brass. :uhsure:
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Politicians have always pandered to special interest groups, this time is no different. Smart of him to beat Hilllary to the punch.
It would be better if he just punched Hillary. :-)
That would certainly be more entertaining! :-)
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F*ck you, Mr. Obama... leave me out of it.
*TKay*
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He's a socialist and that right there put's him on sh*t list. :evilbird:
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That's sweet of old Barack. He is trying to make nice with Mrs. Clinton by letting her know, if elected, he won't forget her kind.