Now don't get me wrong - I agree with what you wrote, and I understand what your arguments are. What I'm curious about is - why oh WHY are you guys surprised?
Obama said in as many words that he disapproved of gay marriage - indeed, of gays in general. Granted, he was very VERY careful how he said it, but the basic message was STILL crystal clear - that as a President, he'd do NOTHING to interfere with states' gay issues because he as a person agreed with homophobes (although he said it was because he felt it wasn't a federal issue, he did nothing to hide his personal bias). Now that he's in place, he's upholding those views he expressed while still a candidate - and you guys are surprised... Why?
Again, I agree with you. He fucked up - big time. And I admire you for writing this letter. But I'm still curious why you folks overseas are surprised. Did they censor those interviews he gave on the issue back in the US?
Wow - great argument here... But I've got a question....
Obama said in as many words that he disapproved of gay marriage - indeed, of gays in general. Granted, he was very VERY careful how he said it, but the basic message was STILL crystal clear - that as a President, he'd do NOTHING to interfere with states' gay issues because he as a person agreed with homophobes (although he said it was because he felt it wasn't a federal issue, he did nothing to hide his personal bias). Now that he's in place, he's upholding those views he expressed while still a candidate - and you guys are surprised... Why?
Again, I agree with you. He fucked up - big time. And I admire you for writing this letter. But I'm still curious why you folks overseas are surprised. Did they censor those interviews he gave on the issue back in the US?