Unsurprisingly, 4 days before the election the heterosexual supremacists behind Proposition 8 have stooped to outright deception to try to trick African Americans into supporting a constitutional amendment to eliminate fundamental rights for gay and lesbian couples. They have sent out a mailer featuring a picture of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama combined with quotes featuring Obama's opposition to marriage equality and implying that he supports a YES vote on Proposition 8.Of course, this is simply a lie. Another misrepresentation of fact and outright lie by the proponents of Proposition 8 as they get more desperate to force their Mormon-inspired view of marriage upon all Californians. Obama has previously said:
"As the Democratic nominee for President, I am proud to join with and support the LGBT community in an effort to set our nation on a course that recognizes LGBT Americans with full equality under the law...And that is why I oppose the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution, and similar efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution or those of other states. For too long, issues of LGBT rights have been exploited by those seeking to divide us. It's time to move beyond polarization and live up to our founding promise of equality by treating all our citizens with dignity and respect. This is no less than a core issue about who we are as Democrats and as Americans.”
Tonight, in response to the mailer, the Obama campaign released the following statement:
"Senators Obama and Biden have made clear their commitment to fighting for equal rights for all Americans whether it's by granting LGBT Americans all the civil rights and benefits available to heterosexual couples, or repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell," said a statement issued by campaign spokesman Ben LaBolt. "Senator Obama has already announced that the Obama-Biden ticket opposes Proposition 8 and similar discriminatory constitutional amendments that could roll back the civil rights he and Senator Biden strongly believe should be afforded to all Americans."
Boo yah! From the NO ON PROP 8 website: http://www.noonprop8.com/obama
