Rick Warren, Rachel Maddow, Barack Obama

[Founding Fathers]

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Rick Warren is caught lying about what he said about

equating homosexuality to bestiality, incest & pedophilia.

Warren denies ever having said such a thing, yet videotapes don't lie.

(video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa3rJJWjcHE


Employment Non-Discrimination:
Currently there is no federal protection for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers. In most states, people can still be fired for being gay.
Barack Obama supports ending employment discrimination against the LGBT community.

Gays in the Military:
Currently openly gay and lesbian people are not allowed to serve in the military. Enacted in 1993, Don't Ask, Don't Tell prohibits military personnel from asking a service person if he or she is gay or lesbian. However, if a person discloses that he or she is gay, they will be discharged.
Barack Obama opposes "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and supports the rights of gay and lesbian soldiers to serve openly.

Gay Marriage:
Currently only California, Massachusetts and Connecticut allow gay marriage. Several other states allow civil unions and domestic partnerships.
Barack Obama has said that he supports civil unions, but he is against gay marriage.

Defense of Marriage (DOMA) Law:
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) does two things. First it says that no state shall be required to recognize the laws of another state in regard to same-sex marriage. Second, it defines the words "marriage" and "spouse" in Federal Law.
Barack Obama is against DOMA and supports the repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.

Hate Crimes Law:
A Federal Hate Crimes law would help local law enforcement officials in investigating crimes against someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Barack Obama supports a hate crimes bill that will protect the LGBT community from bias-motivated violence.

HIV/AIDS:
The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act (CARE) is the largest sources of federal funds for primary health care and support services for HIV/AIDS.
Barack Obama supports the Ryan White CARE Act and supports comprehensive sex education aimed at preventing disease.

Gay and Lesbian Adoption:
Barack Obama supports adoption by LGBT people.