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From http://www.americablog.com/2008/05/hillary-obama-and-mccain-on-ca-gay.html

Hillary, Obama and McCain on CA gay marriage decision

Obama statement:

"Barack Obama has always believed that same-sex couples should enjoy equal rights under the law, and he will continue to fight for civil unions as President. He respects the decision of the California Supreme Court, and continues to believe that states should make their own decisions when it comes to the issue of marriage."

Clinton statement:

"Hillary Clinton believes that gay and lesbian couples in committed relationships should have the same rights and responsibilities as all Americans and believes that civil unions are the best way to achieve this goal. As President, Hillary Clinton will work to ensure that same sex couples have access to these rights and responsibilities at the federal level. She has said and continues to believe that the issue of marriage should be left to the states."

McCain statement:

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I read these statements as: Both Obama and Clinton think the California Court are wrong, nevermind that the decision was based very firmly on long-standing constitutional principles. Both still oppose equal marriage and instead favor Jim Crow, separate-and-inherently-unequal "civil unions," never mind that ALL legal marriage in the United States already is a civil union and that the religious institution that is coincidentally also called marriage is wholely irrelevant to the discussion. Both promise "access" but say nothing to support full equality under the law.

My distain for both candidates has already moved into disgust and is quickly growing into outright hatred. Please, anyone: say something to cheer me up, as I will no doubt be forced to vote for one of these two hateful people.