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In reply to the discussion: What the fuck is going on with this anti-choice shit? What bizarro world have I stepped in to? [View all]Ms. Toad
(35,186 posts)and why I did not vote for Obama in the primary.
As to coming around sooner - I don't think it would have mattered. The Democratic party was bringing up the rear on same gender marriage - endorsing it only after the tide had turned. It just took time for people in places like Massachussets, where the world didn't end; and LGBT people like me who were willing and able to be out (me, for 36 years). As frustrating as it was,marriage was gentler - and more lasting - as a recognition of a societal fait accomplis. Although there have been a few vocal opponents, generally there's barely been a whimper. But as to general rights, we're not entirely there yet. Discrimination is still legal in many parts of the country - just not marriage discrimination. And you're right about trans rights. I don't think politicians are going to throw abortion rights under the bus (absent isolated politicians with personal beliefs they can't set aside), but trans people are definitely subject to being thrown under the bus. I don't think any version of ENDA has included trans rights, for example.