Posted on 01/14/2009 5:07:56 PM PST by TaraP
Unprecedented inaugural celebrations for President-elect Barack Obama by gay activist groups, social organizations and ordinary citizens suggests many view Obama's election as a signal of a forthcoming sea change for the gay rights movement in America.
The Rev. Gene Robinson, a gay Episcopal bishop, will say a prayer at an inaugural event at the Lincoln Monument on Sunday; a gay and lesbian marching band will take its place in the official presidential parade; and a slew of gay parties and inaugural balls will be held in the nation's capital before and after Obama takes the oath of office.
But the gay-themed events have some conservative critics expressing concerns that while the celebration may be gay-friendly, it won't be family-friendly.
Jennifer Giroux, founder and president of Women Influencing the Nation, a group that focuses on restoring traditional family values, said, “I think (the) inauguration should be kept away from that. Christians may love the individual, but they are offended by the gay lifestyle. It’s unhealthy — spiritually, emotionally and physically.
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I want to Keep the kids home Tue and turn off the TV.
Sad the depths to which our country has sunk. The Left will completely destroy us if we let them. Remember, to Leftists we are the bad guys.
That’s just nasty and disgusting....
As they try to shove this lifestyle down the throats of America...
You're kidding, right? The only way he gets to a single digit approval rating is to cut corporate tax rates to 10% (which, BTW, would drive the recovery).
I was wondering if this was going on all over the world? Are family values deteriorating worldwide? Does any nation even have conservative values? And—is child sacrifice the final straw.
Obama will get rid of "Don't asthk, don't tell". That should drop the voluntary enlistment rates...unless the economy is so bad that it is tolerated just to have any employment at all.
As for the news source: According to LifeSiteNews.com (Sept. 8 [2006]), Fox News channel donated $10,000 to the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA).
Man I hope that party isn’t covered Live and in Living Color...I might not be fast enough on the remote to avoid barfing up a lung or something.
Want to be freaked out?
Barack Hussein Obama
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Obama one-ups the Clintons, the entire city will need it this time.
unbelievable how evil these ‘people’ are (as pictured).
Hot lesbians on the other hand.... : )
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