Barney Frank: I am very disappointed by President-elect Barack Obama’s decision to honor Rick Warren

[FreeState]

STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN FRANK ON PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA CHOOSING RICK WARREN TO GIVE INAUGURATION INVOCATION


“I am very disappointed by President-elect Barack Obama’s decision to honor Reverend Rick Warren with a prominent role in his inauguration. Religious leaders obviously have every right to speak out in opposition to anti-discrimination measures, even in the degrading terms that Rev. Warren has used with regard to same-sex marriage. But that does not confer upon them the right to a place of honor in the inauguration ceremony of a president whose stated commitment to LGBT rights won him the strong support of the great majority of those who support that cause.

“It is irrelevant that Rev. Warren invited Senator Obama to address his congregation, since he extended an equal invitation to Senator McCain. Furthermore, the President-Elect has not simply invited Rev. Warren to give a speech as part of a series in which various views are presented. The selection of a member of the clergy to occupy this uniquely elevated position has always been considered a mark of respect and approval by those who are being inaugurated.”


http://www.house.gov/frank/warren121808.html

[terrya]

1. Thank you, Congressman Frank. Recommended.

[musette_sf]

2. thank you Rep. Frank!

[stopbush]

3. Gotta agree with Barney on this one. Well put.

[Maven]

4. K/R

[racaulk]

5. I will NOT let Barney Frank ruin this for the rest of us!!!

:sarcasm:

K&R

[nichomachus]

6. Exactly!

It's a place of honor and approval and sets the tone not only for the inauguration but the administration. Obama is saying "This man has something to say to America. Listen to him."

Sad. Very sad.

[tbyg52]

7. Thank you, Congressman Frank. nt

[stillcool]

8. Thank you Barney!

I hope that anyone who is offended by what's his name, is having their voice heard by contacting the Inauguration committee, by contacting Obama, and by contacting their state representatives.