100 Days - 0% Equal (Bilerico)

[FreeState]

http://www.bilerico.com/2009/04/100_days_-_0_equal.php



Today marks the first 100 days of the new administration.

President Obama has been saying that we should hold our government accountable. So, we have created the Legal Equality Index. This is a tool that can be used to hold our leaders accountable. Check its webpage with lots of clear information about the status of LGBT legal equality.

Our Legal Equality Index shows that 40 years after Stonewall, we are still 0% equal.

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Has great information on how we can make sure our rights and needs are being supported by our party leadership and members.

[Creideiki]

1. By my calculation it's 8%

I didn't see two things addressed. The first was immigration for same-sex spouses. Crap, can't call it a spouse. How about same-sex domestic life partner? That's allowed in the civilized world (note: I'm officially accepting that we're no longer in the civilized world. We're much more like a corporatist banana republic.)

However, we do have equality in taxes. We do get to pay those. Hooray for us.

[mitchtv]

16. We pay more

I am being taxed my my partner's health benefits that stratey doesn't pay

[Christian30]

2. I think this is really unfair

It doesn't take into account what the administration has had to deal with in its first 100 days. The LGBT community has to see itself as part of the larger American community and take heart in the good things Obama has done for all Americans. I'm confident that as the Republicans become more of a minority (think 2010), Obama will be able to more aggressive pursue his social agenda, which includes one of the most pro-gay platforms in our history.

[WillParkinson]

3. Forgive us if many of us don't share your optimism...

But after getting lip service for so long it's hard to shake the thought that we're getting it again.

Especially when thus far nothing has really shown any reason for us to believe otherwise.

[Christian30]

4. It's really not about optimism

It's about watching how Obama works, and how his style is causing the conservatives to implode. I'm all for pushing him and keeping on his heels to insure he keeps his promises, but to give him a failing grade 100 days in seems premature.

[WillParkinson]

7. As I stated in another thread...

We are referring to GLBT issues. Not necessarily on the whole. And 100 days is generally the amount of time given before a scorecard is issued on any sitting president.

[yardwork]

9. It's the grade he's earned during these 100 days. His grade can improve.

If you are grading a student who fails to turn in any homework or pass any tests in a given subject during the first nine weeks of school, what grade would you give them for that first nine weeks? Zero.

Obama always has the opportunity to turn things around.

[dbackjon]

12. Why - he has touched just about everywhere BUT LGBT rights

And has backpedaled on that.

No offense, but Obama has not shown he is a friend to EQUALITY.


In fact, Obama is out of touch, and DOES NOT SUPPORT EQUALITY FOR ALL AMERICANS.

[Creideiki]

5. Yup, any century now...

[Zuiderelle]

6. Yes, it's unfair of us, some of whom have been second class citizens for several decades...

to expect civil rights to be any sort of focus for a democratic president.

[ThomCat]

8. Yup, the great and awesome Obama will eventually

someday, maybe get around to us. Perhaps... If the stars align... :eyes:

[yardwork]

10. When I have the same rights as "the larger American community" then I'll feel part of it.

Right now, I'm a second-class citizen because of the laws enforced against me. As long as I still have the right to free speech I'll speak up about my lack of other rights.

[Deja Q]

14. And we're entitled to do so.

Remember, since 1776, African Americans were not just second class citizens - they were outright slaves. Even after the Civil War, segregation was commonplace. Until the mid 1950s. And after that, the word "colored" and the word "negro" were socially acceptable in television. Looking at older television and TV guide articles and the ilk, it still disturbs me that these events were a mere 40 years ago.

Things take time. And it's unfair to nitpick every little thing as well. There is an old proverb somebody once said, about "choosing one's battles". There are times when it's better to make a suggestion or statement than others. Never mind it makes us all look bad given the conflux of issues affecting every single one of us, regardless of class status, perceived class status, or otherwise. Of course, if everybody is living in a cardboard box then it probably won't matter either. I don't wish to live in a cardboard box. Neither do most people. Forgive me for being a narcissist for wanting to deal with domestic issues that are, quite frankly, larger in influence and scope.

[yardwork]

15. Who's "we," white man? Being a closeted bi doesn't give you the right to speak for me.

I'm an out lesbian at work and at home. Unlike you, I don't put on and take off my "gay" identity just when it suits me.

[LostinVA]

11. Oh for the love of Pete -- STFU about my rights

:eyes:

OOOOO -- my feet are cold.

[Deja Q]

13. Don the flamesuit.

I have to don mine because I have to agree with you and completely. If for no other reason is basic population numbers. We in the BGLT community are, what, 10% of the population -- and that's just a guess and not a quantified figure; I wish more than 1 out of 10 men were gay, it'd be easier to find somebody intellectually compatible and I wouldn't have become so cynical so early in life but I digress...

It will take time, but going out of one's way to accord civil unions... or going out of one way to prevent the American economy from collapse, combined with a couple of wars and a lot of other issues that may or may not have been just when they were initiated, President Obama HAS to work on the genuinely most pressing issues first.

Even if I was partnered, my opinion would not be changed. Too many issues facing ALL OF US are involved and I'd much rather see those worked on first.

Or, to be succinct, I still believe in his sincerity. I've seen nothing that consistently acts otherwise.

[mitchtv]

17. those pro prop 8 ads featuring Obama

'Marriage is between a man and a woman" sure got to me. The official WH statement on Iowa SC decision was creepy; Rick Warren affair Screamed Don't trust me" the DADT statment reinforced the previous impressions. Then the way he handeled choice at the news conference didn't help. Take off the blinders. You'll get nothing lettting the phobes that inhabit DU push you around.

[mitchtv]

18. I thought he could walk

and chew gum?

[mitchtv]

19. blah blah most pro gay blah blah

Prove it. I ain't waiting til no next election that shit has been said for 30 years