Well, just see for yourself. Video behind the cut.
McCain flip-flops on gay marriage:
Here’s what we do know about his stance on other GLBT issues:
Employment Non-Discrimination: John McCain does not support a federal non-discrimination law that would outlaw job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Hate Crimes: John McCain did not support the Local Law Enforcement Act of 2005.
Same-Sex Marriage: John McCain does not support same-sex marriage. From his website, ” The family represents the foundation of Western Civilization and civil society and John McCain believes the institution of marriage is a union between one man and one woman. It is only this definition that sufficiently recognizes the vital and unique role played by mothers and fathers in the raising of children, and the role of the family in shaping, stabilizing, and strengthening communities and our nation.”
However, he opposes a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.
Gay and Lesbian Adoption: John McCain’s stance on gay and lesbian adoption is unknown
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: John McCain does not support gays and lesbians serving in the military. According to Earth Times in an April 16 letter to Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), McCain says “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” “Unambiguously maintains that open homosexuality within the military services presents an intolerable risk to morale, cohesion and discipline.”
He also stated on Meet the Press in November 2007, “I do believe the don’t ask, don’t tell policy has been very effective. We’ve got the best military we’ve ever had…I think it’s logical to leave this issue alone.”
More on John McCain and GLBT Issues:
Regarding the Federal Marriage Amendment, John McCain said, “The constitutional amendment we’re debating today strikes me as antithetical in every way to the core philosophy of Republicans.”
John McCain said he supported an Amendment to Arizona’s Constitution that would ban gay marriages and deny government benefits to unmarried couples.
Clear as mud, right?
-JH, Out
2 Comments
May 4, 2008 at 3:29 am
thanks for exposing him on this issue
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May 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm
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