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In reply to the discussion: Obama's gay marriage move has no impact on policies: Still Hasn't Signed Anti-Discrimination Order [View all]cr8tvlde
(1,185 posts)I notice one black person, MLK, and no women.
In the recent contraception inquiry, if memory serves, there were No Minorities visible at "the front of the Inquiry Room", which included women...discussing graphically what and how to impose regulation on the interior of women's bodies...of all races...still in 2012
Signing papers are definitely important, but like any woman knows, our struggle began in the mid 19th century and we've still a long way to go...see above.
The black minority finally got some press in Selma, in 1965, even though the SCOTUS had ruled segregation unconstitutional 10 years earlier. Did not make it so.
"Quotas", laws on the books, have given the RW fodder for decades.
The LGBT community (and their suporters) should be proud of our President and those of us who believe in equal rights for all, as well. Again, signing a paper doesn't make it so.
It got the RW all in a dither and forced them/Romney to retreat back to their RW bunkers, where they belong...that's a great step.
He's wise to wait until his 2nd term and I agree there needs to be a written directive...along with a appointing a couple of SCOTUS.
I support applauding him and making sure he gets re-elected so he can do the real work in his second term.