AmericaBlog Boycott (Break)

(Community Matters) A friend asked what do I think about AmericaBlog’s call for a DNC boycott. My answer:

I certainly understand John’s and others’ frustrations – of course we all share impatience for achieving full equality

So much of what John Aravosis lists in his FAQ is flat out wrong, and he knows it. We exchanged emails earlier this year about some of this. And, John and Joe are important voices in our community.

I’m glad there’s dissension and impatience, though a boycott of the DNC and OFA? That’s extraordinarily counterproductive and shortsighted. (I appreciate the reference to a break rather than a boycott)

There is and always has been movement on all these fronts in the big white house on Pennsylvania Ave. As to frustration with the Hill, they should really be boycotting the DCCC and DSCC, but let’s not do that either.

I continue to believe that a stronger economy and healthcare reform will impact more LGBT families than military service and marriage combined. I don’t believe in mutual exclusivity and I do understand gathering votes. Thus, I support not losing even one hanging-by-the-thread vote on healthcare reform before bending (maybe breaking) arms to get DA/DT and DOMA repeals done. President Obama remains our friend and advocate. The DNC and OFA exist to support the President’s agenda. I support both.