I'm from a small city of 80,000 people... In a small country, down the bottom of the world... You think Americans decisions, thoughts and opinions wouldn't have much effect down here... But today there was a celebration...
"What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away?
And what kind of father might hate his daughter if she were gay?" - Pink 'Dear Mr President
These lyrics spoke loudly to the gay community when P!nk released the song 'Dear Mr President.' The feelings touched deep as finally the message was heard across the world. "Who are you President Bush to judge us.... We are people just like you... With pasts.... and futures... Just because we are gay... Doesn't mean we aren't human... Where are our equal rights?!"
But for years it has been the same... Presidents of the United States of America have not supported gay marriage! But today that all changed. Today President Obama broke out of that mold. Saying he approves of gay marriage!
"I had hesitated on gay marriage, in part because I always believed civil unions would be sufficient... But I have to tell you over the course of several years as I talk to friends and family and neighbors, members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed relationships... When I think about the soldiers, pilots and marines that are out fighting on my behalf, and yet feel constrained.... at a certain point I've just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go a head and affirm that i think same sex couples should be able to get married" - President Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQGMTPab9GQ - President Obama's interview on Gay Marriage
As you may have guessed or seen that the internet EXPLODED with applaud for The President this afternoon with all sorts of celebrities logging in and posting to congratulate him on moving forward and into the future.
Obama, congratulations on being the first sitting President to support marriage equality. Feels like the future, and not the past. #NoFear
Thank you President @BarackObama for your beautiful and brave words. I'm overwhelmed.
Pretty darn happy today. Thanks Mr President, for supporting the dignity of my family and so many others!
However America still has a long way to go...
In fact only a few days ago on Wednesday the 9th of May North Carolina BANNED gay marriage! There are now 30 states in America that have laws banning gay marriage. And of course the outrage is building!
North Carolina. Your license plates should now read, "The Homophobic State." #shame
Good work, North Carolina. You're near destitute, and you just alienated a group of Americans with enormous disposable income.#Genius
well North Carolina, I see your discrimination and raise you THE PRESIDENT
But will this all change now that the President has shown his support? Is there a bright, more accepting future on the horizon for us? The LGBT community of the world?
Your Legit,
Palmy Lesbian
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