I've read the Constitution several times and don't recall where it speaks of the rights of homosexuals to marry, and I seem to recall something about freedom of religion. But what the heck, Obama is an expert on the Constitution, a college professor who taught it actually, so I guess I will defer to his far greater expertise.
"NEW YORK (AP) — Freedom of religion isn't reason enough to deny any American their constitutional rights, President Barack Obama said Sunday as he addressed members of the LGBT community, one of his major sources of political and financial support.
Speaking at a Democratic Party fundraiser, Obama said it's important to recognize that some parts of the country remain uncomfortable with same-sex marriage and that it will take time for them to catch up to the majority of Americans who support such unions.
But while Americans hold dear the constitutional right to practice their religion free from government interference, , he said that right can't be used to deny constitutional rights to others.
"We affirm that we cherish our religious freedom and are profoundly respectful of religious traditions," Obama said during remarks that were interrupted by repeated applause and cheers. "But we also have to say clearly that our religious freedom doesn't grant us the freedom to deny our fellow Americans their constitutional rights."
"And that even as we are respectful and accommodating genuine concerns and interests of religious institutions, we need to reject politicians who are supporting new forms of discrimination as a way to scare up votes. That's not how we move America forward," he added. That was an apparent reference to some of the Republican presidential candidates."
http://news.yahoo.com/obama-religious-freedom-no-excuse-deny-rights-others-230846349--politics.htmlYeah, like the guy said, we "hold dear the constitutional right to practice their religion free from government interference." You bet, Bambi.
