Posted on 08/09/2007 3:34:58 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Democrats To Debate Before Gay Audience Republicans Turn Down Invitation
POSTED: 5:30 pm EDT August 9, 2007 UPDATED: 5:32 pm EDT August 9, 2007 LOS ANGELES -- There are mixed feelings from the gay-rights community about Thursday's historic Democratic presidential forum devoted solely to their issues.
On one hand, it's a major milestone for the movement and a sign that the Democratic contenders want to court their votes.
On the other hand, there's frustration that none of the front-runners is calling for the legalization of gay marriage, while two support it: Rep. Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel.
The forum, to be held in Los Angeles, is co-sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, a gay-rights group that has become increasingly influential in Democratic politics, and by Logo, the gay-oriented cable channel that will provide a live telecast and Internet simulcast.
The six participating Democrats are:
* Sen. Hillary Clinton * Sen. John Edwards * Sen. Michael Gravel * Rep. Dennis Kucinich * Sen. Barack Obama * Gov. Bill Richardson
All of the Democratic candidates support a federal ban on job discrimination against gays. They also favor repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy and support civil unions for same-sex couples.
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This is gonna be so gay.
OK, FReepers, what do you think they are they debating? How about Barbra vs Judy for starters?
Judy.
Already against the law. Homosexuals, as individuals, have civil rights just like everyone else.
They also favor repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy
Keep your mouths shut (literally and figuratively) and there wouldn't be problems.
and support civil unions for same-sex couples.
Brain-dead states are already doing this.
I'm glad Republicans are avoiding this like the plague, although I'm surprised Rudy didn't go.
One question that needs to be asked.....”How would you stop aids?” I wonder if Hillary has the guts to tell them “Stop bending over.”
Disco or Eurodance?
What do you wear to such an event? :)
Good grief. Pretty soon they’ll have a debate in some seedy Greenwich Village warehouse filled with a bunch of pervs and exhibitionists. Just to say they’re breaking new ground.
Enter through the back door.
There’ll be free fudge served to everyone.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
This debate wears mascara...
No Castro Halloween this year, and no official S.F. alternative.
-PJ
How can they be sure everyone admitted to the audience truly is gay?
Is there a tryout?
Oh won’t they all have such a gay ole time.
Homosex is not a civil right. Those who practice it have the right to free speech, etc. They can try to persuade people that homosex is not perverse. But the perversity itself is not a civil right, or it shouldn’t be. It never was in the history of our nation, not until the Supreme Court rewrote the laws.
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