(Community Matters) President Obama coming out for marriage equality is the cherry on top of his support for LGBT equality. He’s already done more for LGBT equality than every other president combined . . . times 2.
This is beyond unifying, it’s electrifying. It shows – once again – Pres Obama continues to put right above politics. I don’t believe it’s coincidental that he decided to grant the ABC interview the day after hate and discrimination won in North Carolina. And, fortunately, I don’t believe anyone who might vote for President Obama might not because he supports equality for all Americans. As to the intensity of those motivated against his reelection . . . regrettably, it exists already.
My friend Hilary Rosen tweeted on of my favorite quotes, “it’s about families, not politics.”
President Obama has long said LGBT Americans deserve constitutional equality. His statement in support of same sex marriage clarifies that he believes all responsibilities *and* rights granted to heterosexual couples should be available to LGBT Americans.
Because of my role as Pres/CEO of two National Public Radio affiliate stations, I cannot endorse, raise for or donate to political campaigns. I resigned as national co-chair of President Obama’s LGBT Council effective Jan 1. He remains a friend for whom I have extraordinary admiration and appreciation. Posted from London
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