Barney Frank: March is "Useless," Lobby Politicians at Home

[ccharles000]

Congressman Barney Frank came on the show yesterday (audio of full interview is below). We discussed several issues, from hate crimes, to ENDA to DOMA repeal, but it was his comments on the National Equality March that got the phones going, mostly with people disagreeing but with some agreeing. He believes the march doesn't do anything, that President Obama "doesn't need any pressure" and says people should stay home and lobby their politicians rather than go to DC.

http://www.signorile.com/2009/10/barney-frank-march-is-useless-stay-home.html

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. No offense to Mr. Frank but he was content to hide his sexuality...

>>>>He believes the march doesn't do anything, that President Obama "doesn't need any pressure" and says people should stay home and lobby their politicians rather than go to DC.
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... until he was outed in a scandal in the eighties, presumably 'cause he was embarrased about it.

It would be nice if this and future generations could be spared a similar fate. A national march allows people from around the country to emerge from extremely repressive settings and realize on an emotional AND political level that they are far from alone.

So... it "does" *something*... even if Barney can't figure out what it is.

Also, I live in NY. All of my elected reps are already onboard with GLBT issues ( or say they are).

The exception being Obama.

So exactly who am I supposed to lobby?