Whoa, I think you are misunderstanding him entirely. As far as donating money to the gay 'grassroots' organizations such as EQCA or Equal Rights Compaign or No on 8, you might as well piss in a fan. They received tens of millions in donations and did practically nothing of substance. The protests that were organized were done ad hoc, pretty much like what Christopher is advocating and in reality did do about as much if not more as the bucks doled out and wasted by the 'organizations'. Case in point, the only commercials we heard in the bay area were those of the Yes on 8 campaign and I understand that is the way it was across most of the state.
I understand and appreciate your passion but understand, Mr. Obama has made a serious miscalculation in having this bigot share the spotlight with him during one on of the most significant days in American history. Disagreeing with him will not cause him to lose the election in 2012, continuing on a similar path will. If he is trying to make a point, he is missing the point entirely. Don't get me wrong, I want this man to succeed, badly and because of that desire, and because this hits right in my back yard, I'm a bit upset with him right now as are a lot of people. He should do the right thing and withdraw the invitation. Find another way to make nice with the right, this is not the proper way NOR the proper forum.
Don't misjudge Christopher based on what you are reading into his words, he is very much interested in the well being of Gays and Lesbians, he has proven this time and again. I know this very well and I also know he is not above being hurt by arrows flung at him that should not have been.
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Date: 2008-12-18 11:57 pm (UTC)I understand and appreciate your passion but understand, Mr. Obama has made a serious miscalculation in having this bigot share the spotlight with him during one on of the most significant days in American history. Disagreeing with him will not cause him to lose the election in 2012, continuing on a similar path will. If he is trying to make a point, he is missing the point entirely. Don't get me wrong, I want this man to succeed, badly and because of that desire, and because this hits right in my back yard, I'm a bit upset with him right now as are a lot of people. He should do the right thing and withdraw the invitation. Find another way to make nice with the right, this is not the proper way NOR the proper forum.
Don't misjudge Christopher based on what you are reading into his words, he is very much interested in the well being of Gays and Lesbians, he has proven this time and again. I know this very well and I also know he is not above being hurt by arrows flung at him that should not have been.