We are already aware of the obvious reasons we should not support the McCain/Palin ticket. From McCain’s non- stance on how to help solve America’s growing energy and financial crises to Palin’s horrible anti-environment/wildlife track record… I mean, aerial hunting? Who does that in modern society? That’s just plain – or should I say “Palin” -- wrong.
But, what is little-known about this not-so-dynamic duo is Palin’s view on gay rights. According to Human Rights Campaign, Palin supported a 1998 Constitutional Amendment “… Barring marriage for same-sex couples…” That’s just “Palin” wrong
Oh, and there’s more. According to the Anchorage Daily News, she told reporters that she would not support healthcare benefits for domestic partners of Alaska state employees. Okay, so you don’t support gay marriage…Fine. However, why waste resources to overturn a state Supreme Court mandate that provides more healthcare coverage for people? Not only is that evil and inconsiderate, it’s wasteful, too.
Anyway, the crux of all this is her close ties to anti-gay and anti-choice groups such as the Family Research Council. She was even honored at the “Life of the Party” event at the boring 2008 Republican National Convention along side anti-gay advocate and Minnesota state Representative Michelle Bachman.
If there are members of the GLBT community, and particularly those of the community who are of color, who are supporting this team, I urge you to rethink your endorsement. As same-gender-loving people, we need to be moving forward, we need to be making progress, not slipping backward. Supporting the McCain/Palin ticket is just “Palin” wrong on so many levels!
But, what is little-known about this not-so-dynamic duo is Palin’s view on gay rights. According to Human Rights Campaign, Palin supported a 1998 Constitutional Amendment “… Barring marriage for same-sex couples…” That’s just “Palin” wrong
Oh, and there’s more. According to the Anchorage Daily News, she told reporters that she would not support healthcare benefits for domestic partners of Alaska state employees. Okay, so you don’t support gay marriage…Fine. However, why waste resources to overturn a state Supreme Court mandate that provides more healthcare coverage for people? Not only is that evil and inconsiderate, it’s wasteful, too.
Anyway, the crux of all this is her close ties to anti-gay and anti-choice groups such as the Family Research Council. She was even honored at the “Life of the Party” event at the boring 2008 Republican National Convention along side anti-gay advocate and Minnesota state Representative Michelle Bachman.
If there are members of the GLBT community, and particularly those of the community who are of color, who are supporting this team, I urge you to rethink your endorsement. As same-gender-loving people, we need to be moving forward, we need to be making progress, not slipping backward. Supporting the McCain/Palin ticket is just “Palin” wrong on so many levels!
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