So President Obama said yesterday that he's still working on wether or not he supports marriage equality - and I really just can't understand that statement at all.
What is he "working" on? Because my gut tells me it's the polling numbers. He's afraid to alienate anyone right now going into the election year. That's what I think.
Because in all seriousness - what is he working on? He either thinks it's right for the country and its people or he doesn't. I mean, is he actually doing ethical and psychological evaluations? Does he have a chalkboard full of data and a wall plastered with news articles about the effects of marriage equality - and it all boils down to one big question mark at the end? Is he using the same strategy I use when trying to avoid going to a pool party? I think if I can just wait to lose another five or so pounds - I'll go to the party and have a much better time - maybe he just wants to make sure he looks good when he makes the big announcement?
Maybe he's waiting to be able to tweet it from his iPhone 5?
Who knows?
All I know is - it is driving me insane - because (like I mentioned before) I really think it's about polling numbers. I think he's scared. And if he's holding off on my equal rights just so he can get re-elected, I'll be pissed. And granted - I get it. He's clearly the best choice for LGBT people to have in the White House right now (since Fred Karger is still a long-shot, at best) - but he promised in 2008 to be a fierce advocate. And while he has done quite a bit for us - the fight is really just beginning (election year politics is a little ugly when it comes to LGBT issues - did you see the GOP debate where the gay soldier was booed?). And I do believe that if Obama were to actually come out in favor of marriage equality - not only would it improve the chances for the Respect For Marriage Act - but it would really rally his supporters in the LGBT community and its allies - AND, we wouldn't have to suffer through any more politicians hiding behind his ambiguous stance.
Mr. Obama - Please stand up for marriage equality.
What is he "working" on? Because my gut tells me it's the polling numbers. He's afraid to alienate anyone right now going into the election year. That's what I think.
Because in all seriousness - what is he working on? He either thinks it's right for the country and its people or he doesn't. I mean, is he actually doing ethical and psychological evaluations? Does he have a chalkboard full of data and a wall plastered with news articles about the effects of marriage equality - and it all boils down to one big question mark at the end? Is he using the same strategy I use when trying to avoid going to a pool party? I think if I can just wait to lose another five or so pounds - I'll go to the party and have a much better time - maybe he just wants to make sure he looks good when he makes the big announcement?
Maybe he's waiting to be able to tweet it from his iPhone 5?
Who knows?
All I know is - it is driving me insane - because (like I mentioned before) I really think it's about polling numbers. I think he's scared. And if he's holding off on my equal rights just so he can get re-elected, I'll be pissed. And granted - I get it. He's clearly the best choice for LGBT people to have in the White House right now (since Fred Karger is still a long-shot, at best) - but he promised in 2008 to be a fierce advocate. And while he has done quite a bit for us - the fight is really just beginning (election year politics is a little ugly when it comes to LGBT issues - did you see the GOP debate where the gay soldier was booed?). And I do believe that if Obama were to actually come out in favor of marriage equality - not only would it improve the chances for the Respect For Marriage Act - but it would really rally his supporters in the LGBT community and its allies - AND, we wouldn't have to suffer through any more politicians hiding behind his ambiguous stance.
Mr. Obama - Please stand up for marriage equality.
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