Comments on: Obama vs. McCain on LGBT Families

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:53:40 +0000

Obama’s flip flopping too much for my comfort — and I can’t hope (and don’t expect) for much more than benign neglect from either candidate.

By: Mombian » Blog Archive » Obama Builds LGBT Family Expertise

Mombian » Blog Archive » Obama Builds LGBT Family Expertise — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:20:00 +0000

[...] Obama and McCain have very different views of LGBT families, as I mentioned Monday. Yesterday, I received an e-mail from Obama’s campaign about the expansion of his LGBT [...]

By: p

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:59:35 +0000

Although I have been an Obama supporter throughout this past primary season, I can’t help but be a little frustrated that his comments (other than repeal of DOMA) are exceedingly vague. He’s clear on how he wants to improve FMLA. I’m pleased that he wants to eliminate discrimination against LGBT families, but I’d be more pleased if he’d tell me how he plans to do it. If anyone out there has seen anything that suggests what Obama plans to do, I’d be very appreciative if you posted links.

By: Liza

Liza — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:10:19 +0000

The McCain comments display such an unbelievable wellspring of ignorance and offensiveness. I mean really — the overwhelming proportion of “gay adoption” is so that children can have two legally recognized parents.

Furthermore, the single moms and single dads out there — mostly straight, I’m going to guess — are working incredibly hard to raise their children. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to raise a child alone — I have the utmost respect for their efforts. If they don’t feel the disrespect coming from those comments, I think it’s because they’re too exhausted from having to be single parents!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:41:48 +0000

Thanks for bringing this information to everyone’s attention Dana. I hadn’t heard of much from either candidate about GLBT parenting so it’s really interesting to finally hear their views.

I agree with you about Obama being stronger over the marriage issue but the fact he’s spoken out and offered such obvious support makes me feel confident he would carry through on what he says if he gets into power.