Obama speaks at the Human Rights Campaign Dinner, embraces gays.
Obama attempted to do some damage control this past weekend. The Gay & Lesbian Community has been very vocal with their worry that some of Obama's promises are going to be left on the side of the road. Sure, the United States is going though some bad times. Economy is on the mend, World Relations is trying to be improved...and there is the Healthcare Reform mess. Well, the Gay & Lesbian Community feels that Obama is not acting fast enough on his promises.
President Obama promised to end the Don't Ask, Don't Tell military policy...yet nothing has been done to get rid of it. He also expressed his disapproval of DOMA (Defensive Marriage Act). DOMA is what is standing in the way of a Nationally recognized Gay Marriage law.
On October's Equal Rights March, President Obama took time to address the Gay & Lesbian Community at the Human Rights Campaign Dinner. This is only the 2nd time in history that a President has spoken to a group that is marching on Washington. While the speech was powerful...some are still worried that the time line was not defined and will get pushed out. Obama says he is still against DOMA and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, and will end them. He stops short of saying when.
Take a look at the video of his speech below. President Obama, please help us obtain the Equal Rights we as Americans deserve.
National Equality March™ is October 10-11, 2009 in DC.
Everyone mark your calendars and plan on being in Washington D.C. October 10-11, 2009. It's the National Equality March on Washington that is planned to make our point that Gays, Lesbians & Transgender citizens are entitled to EQUALITY. The march is not your typical "let's all party and march". This is no party. It's to make a statement and to move a step closer to equality.
The movement is not saying gays just want marriage. It's saying we want equal protection and benefits as stated in the constitution of the United States.
This is your chance to be heard! Spread the word and join the National Equality March! Visit http://equalityacrossamerica.org/blog/?page_id=19 for more information.