WASHINGTON, DC—PFLAG National (Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays)—the nation's original ally organization, and the largest grassroots-based
non-profit for families, friends and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) people—issued the following statement regarding President
Obama’s support of full marriage equality:
“Today, history was made. President Barack Obama took an
historic step as the first American president in office to recognize the
importance of the freedom to marry for ALL couples. He joins a majority of
Americans who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create a
loving, lasting and legal partnership—marriage—with the person they love,
regardless of sexual orientation.
The President now understands what PFLAG has said for 40
years: that there is power in sharing personal stories and that, when we do,
hearts and minds can truly change as we realize our shared values of love and
commitment. The president has sent an important message to LGBT people, their
parents, families, friends, and allies: that they are accepted for all that
they are, that their enduring, loving relationships are the same as all others.
For all of us at PFLAG who believe in the power of love and
acceptance, the message the president sends to our LGBT children is loud and
clear: You are loved. You are accepted. You are equal.
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Hours after President Obama announced his support for civil marriage equality for same sex couples, Metro DC Chapter Advocacy Chair David S. Fishback debated conservative radio talk show host Chris Plante on WUSA 9, the Washington, D.C., area CBS affiliate. Here is the link for the "mini-debate:
http://www.wusa9.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1630393607001
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