In the face of North Carolina's attempt to ban love and affection President Obama announced he's for equality for all (not just the straight). Are other world leaders ever pressured to announce their views on such a basic issue one way or the other? Certainly no one is expecting King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (or King Abdullah of Jordan), Mahmoud Amadinejad, Pakistani President Zardari, or Governor Purdue to take such a bold stance. Standing up for basic freedom, and against tyranny, is what America is all about and has been since 1775 and certainly early July, 1776.
While other countries either allow gay marriage outright (Canada) or ban it outright (Iran), few leaders have done as much for the LGBTQ community. Recent gains range from allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the Armed Forces, to banning hospitals from banning gays and lesbians from being with each other. The good news is that President Obama has done much, the bad news is that much had to be done. The worst news is that, despite polls showing over and over that a majority of Americans favor either gay marriage or civil unions, more needs doing every day. Unlike the Third World (America's likely future without reversing course), if change is possible anywhere, it's possible here.
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