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In reply to the discussion: Mr. President, the GayTM is no longer in service. [View all]IVoteDFL
(417 posts)Maybe to you, it isn't. I live in a state that has a marriage amendment on the ballot this year though. It bothers me a lot. It especially burns my buns that there are many gay-friendly religious leaders that could have given the prayer, but they still chose Cardinal Dolan. I would have *loved* for Father Bob Pierson (look up his youtube video!) or someone like him, since he is an unknown small-town guy.
Of course, I will still donate my time and what cash that I can for President Obama. I can't forget about the fact that LGBT rights were added to the platform. This convention is very different than in 2008 towards the issue. It might make all the difference when it's time to vote on the marriage amendment here in November. Things still aren't 100% perfect in the party, but it's a long way from where we were.
I do think people still have a right to be upset about it though. It's not fair to say that they had the rest of the week, and that Cardinal Dolan is a non-factor. He is a factor, and if I'm THIS pissed off about Cardinal Dolan I can only imagine how angry gay people are with the situation.