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oberliner

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3. Gay Rights is the Civil Rights Movement of our time

Reply to jefferson_dem (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:53 PM

Jan 2012

This issue should not be ignored for fear of "alienating" voters.

Obama should come out strongly and forcefully in favor of marriage equality.

So, too, should any Republican candidate with an ounce of humanity.

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that glitter stunt is lame. It just gives publicity to opponents. limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #2

Gay Rights is the Civil Rights Movement of our time oberliner Jan 2012 #3

He wears his martyrdom well... CTyankee Jan 2012 #4

Rick and I have something in common gratuitous Jan 2012 #5

ricky was probably 'sorry' la la Jan 2012 #6