In the book, it is discussed that President Barack Obama
supports civil unions yet opposes legalizing same-sex marriage on a federal
level. This position is not consistent with his push for equal rights for all
people, including those who are not in “traditional” couples. If President
Obama was consistent with giving equal rights to all, it would not matter the
gender of the people involved in a couple, they would be allowed to get married
just the same as heterosexual couples. As it is disappointing that his opinions
seem to contradict each other, it is not surprising as that is how the game of politics
goes.
I believe that especially with recent news, President Obama would most likely agree with Nava and Dawidoff’s arguments however, that is not how being in government works. President Obama has spoken out recently to support the passing of laws that support gay marriage but, since it is campaigning time, it is not surprising that those opinions have been hushed rather quickly.
Hey SjsuFM,
ReplyDeleteGood point it is campaign season I had totally forgotten about that. I see your point that during this time giving his opinion on gay marriage might not attract the largest amount of voters. Secondly you are right this is the game of politics to win you must hush somethings and talk about what the people want. Is it fair? NO. Is it going to keep happening? I think so until everyone in the country has an open mind about same sex marriage like Nava and Dawidoof do. Once that happens debates will consist more of same sex marriage laws as the big issue not something to hush.
Heisenberg