Join Rev. V. Gene Robinson in asking PE Obama to support LGBT Equality - Link for petition...

[1776Forever]

Email request sent out today by Human Right Campaign by Rev. V. Gene Robinson:

Though many of us were deeply upset when President-elect Obama chose Proposition 8 supporter Rev. Rick Warren to speak at his inauguration, the fact that he also invited me – a proud gay man – is a hopeful sign of our president's commitment to reach out to all Americans.

Now it's up to all of us to capitalize on this moment and ensure that President-elect Obama works for equality.

Join me in asking Obama to take the next step by supporting HRC's Blueprint for Positive Change – a roadmap for LGBT equality.

As a gay American, a bishop, and a member of HRC's Religion Council, I was open about my shock and anger last month at Warren's invitation.

But I now feel it's time to turn the page on that controversy – to come together and tackle the next set of challenges.

The blueprint calls for President-elect Obama to sign hate crimes legislation into law, to support a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act, to end unequal taxation of domestic partnerships and more.

In the spirit of hope, we ask President-elect Obama to follow this blueprint and keep his promises.

Tomorrow, I will be blessed to stand at the Lincoln Memorial before the next leader of our great country. His message has inspired countless Americans who have waited many long years to feel represented by their government.

I owe President-elect Obama the utmost thanks for allowing me to participate in such a historic event.

Whether you're religious or not, gay or straight, please stand with me – declare your support for HRC's Blueprint for Positive Change and ask your friends and family to do the same.

Please sign the petition here:

http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/robinson?rk=x1fVlhpaZcpnE

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In Unity:



"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[Divine Discontent]

1. happy to K&R!

:kick:

[Starry Messenger]

2. k&r

and signed!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. K&R and SIGNED!!!!! n/t

[DevonRex]

4. K&R and signed. Excellent constructive action. Thank you.

[Ocracoker16]

5. signed petition- thank you HRC and Rev. Robinson

[Bluenorthwest]

6. Done!

This should be popular on DU, where so many posters have been begging to be shown how they can 'help' without going anyplace or spening anything...here it is!

[1776Forever]

7. I hope so - if they take the time to read the petition it is really very well written.

It also goes along with the equal rights movement to me that Dr. King championed. I know he and Coretta were very involved in the civil rights for all movement. I would hope more people will sign the petition for the reasons you referred to and as a commemoration of the King's devotion to civil rights in our country. If you want to see Coretta's comments I have them in my journal.

Thank you - :hi:

[Phx_Dem]

8. I don't get it. Obama already does support LGBT rights.

But, I signed the petition anyway.

[1776Forever]

9. I think its the solidarity that is the message here. We are asserting our support.

Thank you for signing!



“Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”

[Phx_Dem]

12. I think you're right! It's about solidarity.

:grouphug:

[merh]

10. thank you

signed petition & happy to kick & recommend

[Adelante]

11. Signed, thank you nt

[merh]

13. kick

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[me b zola]

14. Signed & recommended!

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[Divine Discontent]

15. Kick for saying we're not going anywhere! EOM