Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Is Obama Hypocritical?
In regarding same-sex marriage? No. I believe President Barack Obama opposes legalizing same-sex marriage on a federal level because of his up-bringing, and what he believes in right or wrong. On the other hand, he does support civil unions and equal rights for same sex couples, along with the other 66 percent of people who support civil union with the same legal rights as married couples. While this may seem misleading, I see it as Obama's greatest gesture he could have given while still standing behind his beliefs. I would see him as a dishonest or hypocritical if he did legalize same-sex marriage because he has already informed the public of his views on this issue, and for him to give in to the popular demand would be a lie to himself. I do notice that he wants what is best for the people, but there are moments where he must make sure that he is also being true to himself. Obama might respond to Nava and Dawidoff's argument first by thanking them for their input, then reminding them that he is doing most he can do while still following his own beliefs.
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Miss Summer, I see your point; Obama is not being hypocritical when it comes to his religious upbringing and it is very considerate of him to give as much support as he can in regards to same-sex unions. However, the issue is whether Obama “is consistent with his beliefs in equal rights and opportunities for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.” Therefore, he is indeed hypocritical because he says he believes in equal rights for all people. I say this because by opposing same-sex marriage recognition on a federal level, he is not promoting equality. If he truly promoted equality, same-sex couples would enjoy all the benefits that heterosexual couples in marriage and civil unions do, and that is the recognition of being “married” on a federal level.
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