Gay couples are in hurry to get married before Wednesday, when the ban on same-sex marriage will take effect if a majority of Californians vote yes on Proposition 8 in today’s state referendum.
Imagine if this referendum had been about any other minority group.
Added at 5:44: Barack Obama’s take on the issue:
Barack Obama participated in a question and answer segment on Saturday while campaigning in Nevada. The show, called “Ask Obama,” will be aired on MTV tonight at 7 p.m. John McCain was also invited to participate, but declined.One of the questions Sen. Obama tackled was on Proposition 8.
“What is your reaction to Proposition 8, and would you vote yes or no on it?” interviewer Sway asked.
“You know, I’ve stated my opposition to this. I think it’s unnecessary. I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. I’m not in favor of gay marriage. But when you start playing around with constitutions just to prohibit somebody who cares about another person, it just seems to me that that’s not what America’s about,” Obama answered.
Interesting comment considering this advertisement.