So Michael Steele—the new head of the GOP—says he intends to “reach out” to supporters of gay rights. Steele opposes same-sex marriage and backs constitutional amendments banning marriage equality—but only at the state level, which some see as a sign of Steele’s moderation. Because, hey, at least Steele doesn’t want to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage—and he doesn’t! Unless the states, all of them presumably, fail to ban same-sex marriage. Then Steele does support a federal constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Keep reachin’, Michael.
This is the GOP’s new position on gay rights: We will “reach out” to you, meaning “we will chat amiably with you about our efforts to deny you your rights.” Michael Steele will use the word “gay” in the same sentence with the phrase “reach out.” John McCain will go on Ellen and tell Ellen that he wishes her and Portia every happiness. But he wants to ban same-sex marriage, of course, so he’s wishing Ellen every happiness save that happiest-day-of-your-life happiness.
Sorry, GOP, but you don’t get any points for being polite about oppressing us.
It’s the same position Obama has
Yes this is the same position that Obama takes, D. Funny Savage failed to mention that…
Nobody cares what you have to say Savage! Post your crap on your crappy little Seattle blog!
YOU (Dan Savage) do MORE then ANYONE else to set back the “gay agenda!”
At least Obama supports equality in everything but name, when it comes to marriage. I doubt the Republicans do.
Dan Savage – We’re supposed to believe that the inability for gay people to marry is such a tragedy from you? You who faked your own marriage to Amy Ruiz as a stunt? I’m getting real sick of hearing about gay marriage. It’s funny how what makes this country great is that we live in a democracy, but to some people that only matters when they get what they want. The popular vote does not support Gay Marriage, so it shouldn’t be allowed. Marriage is not a RIGHT.
“The popular vote does not support Gay Marriage, so it shouldn’t be allowed. Marriage is not a RIGHT.” Has this ever been taken to a national referendum? Really? More importantly, marriage is a religious institution and the state should have little say in it. I for one don’t think the government has any business sanctioning anyones union or telling us that a legal contract is void due to the sex of persons invlolved. That’s between the people involved and their family.
“The popular vote does not support Gay Marriage, so it shouldn’t be allowed. Marriage is not a RIGHT.” Has this ever been taken to a national referendum? Really? More importantly, marriage is a religious institution and the state should have little say in it. I for one don’t think the government has any business sanctioning anyones union or telling us that a legal contract is void due to the sex of persons invlolved. That’s between the people involved and their family.