Reply #56: I have never called Obama a homophobe. [View All]

[JackBeck]

In fact, I don't think he is homophobic. But his campaign went out its way to schedule multiple events hosted by an "ex-gay" and whose performers have previously made public anti-gay remarks. This is pandering at its worst, especially for a candidate with a solid pro-LGBT record. To me, that's turning your back on a commendable record. I would rather support a candidate that may have once been anti-gay that had a change of heart and admitted that mistake, than a candidate that takes two steps backyards to score some cheap political points. What did his campaign say after the event?

I'm all for creating timelines, rather than doing some Monday morning quarterbacking. I suggest you go back and figure out how this all transpired. You've left many things out.

McClurkin used his so-called "personal issues" to deliver an ant-gay rant at the end of the concert. The fact that Obama didn't fully repudiate this screed is rather unfortunate, especially when he promised nothing of the sort would transpire.

And one last thing...could you please clarify what you mean by the following statement:

"I am beginning to think this is about being pro-gay and lord help anyone who doesn't fall in line with that agenda."