So their is no doubt this lie stops here!

[Democrats unite]

Equal Rights for All Should Mean All


By Wesley Clark

The ink was barely dry on the Massachusetts State Supreme Court's gay marriage decision, and the Republican Party was trying to use it as an election year issue to divide Americans. But this issue should not be a polarizing one. There's no reason why we shouldn't treat all Americans equally no matter what their race, religion or sexual orientation. That's why I welcomed the Massachusetts court decision with open arms.

I remember a conversation I had with a fellow Army officer a few months ago. He hadn't thought through my position supporting equal rights for gays. I asked him, "If you had a gay child, would you love that child as much as your other children?" And he said, "Yes, of course." And I asked if he would want his child to have the same rights and opportunities as every other child. And again he said, "Yes, of course." When we look at it in human terms, we recognize that this issue is about how we want our children to be treated. In America, every child should be equal in the eyes of the law, period.

Throughout the course of American history, too many groups have struggled for equal rights and opportunities. Growing up in Little Rock in the 1950s, I saw first-hand how wrenching the fight for civil rights was. In fact, I went to school for a year in Tennessee because they had closed the schools in Little Rock.

In too many ways, the struggle for equal rights is still on-going. Today, one of the frontlines in the civil rights struggle runs through the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. We must always stand by the principle: every American should enjoy the exact same rights as every other American.

http://www.clark04.com/articles/013/


Any questtions?

[lastknowngood]

1. Clear straight and to the point it's amazing what you can

do with a little logic instead of bigotry.

[HFishbine]

2. But is America ready for a gay president?

Joking! Joking! Way to go General!

(serious question though, I've hear Clark use that anecdote about hypothetical gay family members before. Is anybody in his family openly gay?)

[Democrats unite]

4. I myself would like to think his son is...

But I don't think his wife would appreciate that.

[blm]

3. Very good response. Best so far.

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[Momof1]

5. Everytime I read his speaches

I get goosebumps, just so damn Presidential.

GO WES GO!!

[ajacobson]

6. Clark's stance on LGBT issues is underappreciated IMHO

Clark's interview with the Advocate alone should have really brought him some major support in the LGBT community but it may have come too late in the process.

I feel Clark's stated positions are courageous considering his cultural and military background.

[Duncan Grant]

7. Thank you! Now that's what I call leadership!

Now if we could just persuade people to vote their principles instead of 'electability'. Many thanks for this post!