presidential race 2008- democrats on gay/lesbian/bi rights
Okay, I know that most of you already have a good idea of the candidates, the issues, and who you’re voting for. Even though I know I can’t vote, I still think it’s a good idea for everyone who can to be aware of the candidates and such. This is just my opinion on everyone, both Democrats and Republicans. I’m pretty sure most everyone I know is respectful enough not to go around bashing me because I have an opinion. I don’t do that to anyone, and I would like the same kindness in return =]. Since it’s so long, I’ll do the Democrats on gay rights, then the Republicans on gay rights next time, etc. etc. with the other issues of the world.
The main candidates at this point for the Democrats are Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, and Mike Graval.
When it comes to gay rights….
Hillary Clinton is probably not the person to go to.
When asked what her honest position on gay marriage is, she said “Well, I prefer to think of it as being very positive about civil unions.” As in, civil unions with “full equality of benefits, rights, and privileges.” (from http://www.ontheissues.org/Domestic/Hillary_Clinton_Civil_Rights.htm#Gay_Rights)
Barack Obama could possibly be a better choice. He doesn’t think that being a lesbian or gay is choice (neither do I).
” That’s why I opposed DOMA in 2006 when I ran for the Senate. That’s why I am a strong supporter not of a weak version of civil unions, but of a strong version, in which the rights that are conferred at the federal level to persons who are part of the same sex union are compatible.When it comes to federal rights, the over 1,100 rights that right now are not being given to same sex couples, I think that’s unacceptable, and as president of the United States, I am going to fight hard to make sure that those rights are available.“
Pretty awesome. There is no reason for anyone to be denied marriage. It’s not like you can up and say that “you’re different. I’m better than you.” The world doesn’t work that way; sorry.
Moving on to John Edwards:
He does not support gay marriage. Keep that in mind while you read.
” We both [Edwards and John Kerry] believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. But we also believe that gay and lesbians and gay and lesbian couples, those who have been in long-term relationships, deserve to be treated respectfully, they deserve to have benefits.“
That actually seems more realistic as to what’s going to be occurring in the United States at this point. As much as I would love to, I can’t see gay marriage becoming legal everywhere yet. I guess for now everyone will have to settle for gay RIGHTS. Sure, marriage is a right, and one everybody deserves regardless of orientation…but that’s a big leap.
And now for Mike Gravel, the last one for today (xD). But not the least. I guess.
(This is taken from wikipedia. The source I used for the other candidates was www.ontheissues.com. I couldn’t find an On The Issues page about Mike Gravel for gay rights. Just remember that.)
“Since the Second World War, various political leaders have fostered fear in the American people - fear of communism, fear of terrorism, fear of immigrants, fear of people based on race and religion, fears of gays and lesbians in love who just want to get married. Fear of people who are just different. It is fear that allows our political leaders to manipulate us all and to distort our national priorities.“
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