THE TIDE IS TURNING

Okay the time is now for me to speak up and share my thoughts and feelings concerning President Obama's announcement and support of same gender marriage. Many of my "tribe" have called it a political ploy to get our votes. Well in my opinion he already has many of "our" votes and support. According to an article by Bill Moyers called The Obama Effect "In Washington Post-ABC polls earlier this spring, only 41 percent of black voters support gay marriage. Since the president's announcement, that number has shot up to 59 percent." So in reality it seems that he has both "our votes and the majority of black votes. Yay!

I believe it is time for me to share the things that this President has done for my "tribe" since he has been elected: 1. Visitation to hospitals for same gendered couples. 2. Don't Ask Don't Tell has been repealed. 3. Extended Domestic Benefits for Federal Civil Service Workers. 4. The Justice dept. is NOT prosecuting under DOMA. 5. If re-elected he will work with congress to Repeal DOMA. 6. He is the ONLY sitting President to come OUT FOR same gender marriage. And there is probably more that we don't even know about yet that he is doing for us under the radar. Oh yea my vote will be for OBAMA 2012.

Now also according to the Bill Moyers article The Obama Effect ~some gay rights activists still are criticizing President Obama for stressing in his pronouncement that his position is personal, and that he still supports the concept of States deciding the issue on their own. It seems though, that with some persuasive leadership, he may be able to at least influence those decisions.~ I honestly believe in my heart of hearts if or I should say when President Obama is re-elected he will PUSH congress to REVOKE DOMA. Then all the constitutional amendments from states will be null and void.!

Oh by the way has any noticed that the gas prices are coming down and I have noticed that there are MORE HELP WANTED signs out on windows of businesses. The tide is turning. Thank You President Obama.

These are MY thoughts and feelings from Jillsville.