Obama Signs First Gay Rights Law
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago at 7:27 am. 1 comment
Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed a new law which includes “sexual orientation” in the list of federal hate crimes. It’s the first federal act to specifically benefit GLBT citizens, and some are calling this a landmark similar to African-American civil rights legislation of the 1960s.
Is this a sign of Obama sticking to what he’s promises? In my opinion, not quite. It’s a nice contrast, however, to the acts of President Bill Clinton, who signed DADT and DOMA, two glaring slaps in the face to our country’s dedication to equal rights, but it is a step in the right direction.
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There is popular homophobic blogger claiming that now gay intruders in his home will be excused for their crimes because of this legislation. What a total nutjob. I continue to be disgusted by these people who always find a reason not to treat gays and lesbians as the equal people that they are.
Hate crimes legislation works. It is sound policy. I’m glad that President Obama has signed the bill and that Congress created it. It is about time.