President Barack Obama became the first President in US history to back the rights of same-sex couples during an interview today on ABC, ensuring support from the pro-gay-rights movement which had seen some groups threaten to withdraw donations to Obama's campaign if he didn't address the issue. Take a look.
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/09/11621156-obama-backs-same-sex-marriage?lite
Great to hear...great start...but remember, this is an election year that is set to be very divisive. Things will be said, promises will be made, and don't be surprised if issues like this slip to the back burner once the votes are obtained. It's a great step forward, but we still need to see ACTION taken to ensure rights, not just a statement of support.
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