12 May, 2012
These past few days have been historical for the
country. President Obama and members of
his cabinet have publicly come out in
favor of gay marriage. No more beating
around the bush. No more stopping short
of saying it. No more guessing. The
president is standing up for equality, non-discrimination, love, respect,
and family.
This is a really big deal because President Obama has done
what no other sitting president has ever done.
Especially in the middle of a reelection campaign. He has plainly,
openly, and honestly said that all Americans should enjoy the benefits of a
loving relationship whether they are straight or gay couples. This act of
courage carries a great deal of political risk for the president.
The misinformed, the self righteous, the haters, the
zealots, the disingenuous, the conservatives, and the fanatics will all turn
themselves blue with poisonous comments against the president but the fact
remains; equality, commitment, and love have won out.
For my part as an African American who has personally seen
and experienced the pain of inequality, racism, ignorance, and fear, I applaud
President Barack Obama for his stand against intolerance. Our country will be better for it!
Jose Tolson
