Thursday, May 17, 2012

Gay marriage

  • When President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage on May 9 – the first time an American president had made such a declaration – he electrified a long-roiling debate.
  • (The Christian Science Monitor)
  • Last week, I believe President Obama got it right when he told ABC News's Robin Roberts, "for me personally … I think same-sex couples should be able to get married."  It was also a politically brave decision for Obama.
  • (FOX News)
  • While some think tanks are in a heated debate over same-sex marriage (especially after Vice President Biden and President Obama recently announced their support for it), others are simply choosing to host the ceremony.
  • (Washington Post)
  • "Progressives needed a flag to wave. This year, it will be rainbow stripes." "The president's support is consistent with who we are as Democrats—for equality and civil rights.
  • (YAHOO!)
  • President Barack Obama's recent comments in favor of same-sex marriage highlighted the issue in Israel, too. The Israeli press immediately picked up on it, examining the prospect of legalized gay marriage in the Jewish state.
  • (Cleveland Jewish News)
  • Gay marriage has suddenly become an issue in South Dakota politics.
  • (Mitchellrepublic.com)
  • President Barack Obama says he has "evolved" on gay marriage. Of course, careful observers have noted that he was for gay marriage as a state senator, then against it as a presidential candidate and now is for it as a sitting president.
  • (Politico.com)
  • President Barack Obama's endorsement last week of gay marriage appears to have boosted black North Carolinians' support for the issue, according to a poll released Thursday.
  • (Politico.com)
  • That old proverb "while the cat's away, the mice will play" points to truth.  All the best plans for civilizing wayward munchkins depend on the presence of a parent.  Kids need guidance.
  • (civil rights or normal sin? - Examiner)
  • The leader of a Wisconsin-based anti-gay organization has acknowledged being attracted to members of the same sex, calling it part of the maturation process, in a new interview.
  • (Huffington Post)

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