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Originally Posted by seretogis
It's nice to know that you think my most basic civil right -- my equality under the law -- is not a pressing issue.  In taking your own rights for granted, you are discounting those of yours which I can only wish for. |
Eh. I agree with ASU. It's an important issue, but I'm not going to vote for the anti-DADT politician over the politician who's better on the economy, or more respectful of civil rights, or opposed to abortion. There are more important issues, and gay rights issues don't get to cut to the front of the line in my mind just because it's a more personally compelling issue or less debateable.
On the other hand... I don't see the risk for Obama that others are seeing. If the promises didn't lose him the election, why would the actions lose him reelection?