Obama defends gay marriage.

[coadie]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration decided on Tuesday to appeal a judge's rulings that prevented the U.S. government from banning same-sex marriages, a move that could undermine support among President Barack Obama's traditional liberal base ahead of a key election.

The Obama administration filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in support of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, that barred gay marriages, even though Obama had previously opposed the law
Although Obama opposes the law, a Justice Department spokeswoman said that the administration was defending the statute because it was obligated to defend federal laws when challenged in court.

"As a policy matter, the President has made clear that he believes DOMA is discriminatory and should be repealed," said Justice Department spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler. "The Justice Department is defending the statute, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged."


This is repulsive. A court thinks they have rule over the military and the Whitehouse thinks they know better than the lawmakers. BNow he defends gay marriage and opposes DOMA but will fight to overturn the judge? Not really.

[Jermyn Davidson]

His personal opinions support gay marriage, but his Administration is actually fighting against gay marriage.

So is he really defending gay marriage?
In order for him to defend it, gay marriage has to be attacked.

The Obama Administration is defending the DOMA-- an act that sanctions marraige between a man and a woman.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

The Obama Administration is defending the DOMA-- an act that sanctions marraige between a man and a woman.

starting the day with false claims?

"As a policy matter, the President has made clear that he believes DOMA is discriminatory and should be repealed," said Justice Department spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler. "The Justice Department is defending the statute, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged."

Repealing DOMA is not an example of support.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by coadie

starting the day with false claims?



Repealing DOMA is not an example of support.

Dude, just read what I typed.

You will find that I am not telling a lie.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson
The Obama Administration is defending the DOMA-- an act that sanctions marraige between a man and a woman.

You say he is defending
The spokes person says he wants it repealed.

As a policy matter, the President has made clear that he believes DOMA is discriminatory and should be repealed," said Justice Department spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler. "The Justice Department is defending the statute, as it traditionally does when acts of Congress are challenged."

The second falsehood,. You keep cranking them out. He has the DOJ defend don't ask don't tell. That is not DOMA.
He is not defending DOMA. His spokesman says he wants it repealed.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by coadie

You say he is defending
The spokes person says he wants it repealed.





The second falsehood,. You keep cranking them out. He has the DOJ defend don't ask don't tell. That is not DOMA.
He is not defending DOMA. His spokesman says he wants it repealed.

No Coadie,

I said his Administration is defending DOMA.
I also clearly stated that his personal opinions supports gay marriage.

Take the time to read Coadie, before you accuse someone publicly of lying.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

No Coadie,

I said his Administration is defending DOMA.
I also clearly stated that his personal opinions supports gay marriage.

Take the time to read Coadie, before you accuse someone publicly of lying.

Jermyn Davidson Re: Obama defends gay marriage.

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His personal opinions support gay marriage, but his Administration is actually fighting against gay marriage.

Can't have it both ways pal unless you are Obama.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by coadie

Jermyn Davidson Re: Obama defends gay marriage.

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His personal opinions support gay marriage, but his Administration is actually fighting against gay marriage.

Can't have it both ways pal unless you are Obama.

Well I didn't lie.

[Truthseeker]

Didn't Obama have a gay pride month?

[Truthseeker]

Barack Obama and Gay Marriage/ Civil Unions:
Although Barack Obama has said that he supports civil unions, he is against gay marriage. In an interview with the Chicago Daily Tribune, Obama said, "I'm a Christian. And so, although I try not to have my religious beliefs dominate or determine my political views on this issue, I do believe that tradition, and my religious beliefs say that marriage is something sanctified between a man and a woman."
Barack Obama did vote against a Federal Marriage Amendment and opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996.

He said he would support civil unions between gay and lesbian couples, as well as letting individual states determine if marriage between gay and lesbian couples should be legalized.

From the White House Web site: President Obama supports full civil unions that give same-sex couples legal rights and privileges equal to those of married couples. Obama also believes we need to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and enact legislation that would ensure that the 1,100+ federal legal rights and benefits currently provided on the basis of marital status are extended to same-sex couples in civil unions and other legally-recognized unions. These rights and benefits include the right to assist a loved one in times of emergency, the right to equal health insurance and other employment benefits, and property rights.