Letters to President-elect Obama: Pam Spaulding
Open letters from 26 gay men and lesbians.
From The Advocate December 16, 2008
Letters to President-elect Obama: Pam Spaulding
http://www.advocate.com/issue_story_ektid66603.aspDear President Obama,
You have made history with your election; our country, left in tatters after abuse by the last administration, is awaiting positive change. Millions of Americans gave to your campaign and dedicated countless hours of their time and energy to support you and other Democrats around the country. Many of these generous people are part of the LGBT community.
This year, the Democratic Party presented a forward-thinking platform on our issues, and you as the standard-bearer made unprecedented statements on what civil equality for LGBT Americans means. That said, the gulf between your support for civil unions and marriage, as you well know, is still a challenge for our community. As a constitutional scholar, you know that separate but equal is a folly when it comes to civil rights. But we also know that support for equality continues to rise.
