Here's the Gay Rights stances:
Barak Obama actually Opposes gay marriage.. but I agree with pretty much all he has to say about it:
Being gay or lesbian is not a choice. (Nov 2007)
Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
Homosexuality no more immoral than heterosexuality. (Oct 2007)
Ok to expose 6-year-olds to gay couples; they know already. (Sep 2007)
Has any marriage broken up because two gays hold hands? (Aug 2007)
We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
Legal rights for gays are conferred by state, not by church. (Aug 2007)
Disentangle gay rights from the word "marriage". (Aug 2007)
Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
Gay rights movement is somewhat like civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
Supports health benefits for gay civil partners. (Oct 2006)
Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Jul 1998)
Now McCain OPPOSED the amendment to the Constitustion to ban same-sex unions. He called it "un-republican". I do like that about him.
He feels that same-sex couples should be allowed to enter into legal agreements for insurance and other purposes, but he opposes gay marriage and believes in "the unique status of marriage between and man and a woman."
He also thinks its a state issue to vote on gay marraige.
Now I'm more with Obama on this issue, but McCain is not all that bad. He actually Doesnt hate me!
Edit- McCain did vote NO on making crimes based on sexual orientation a hate crime. Which I dont get. How is it not a hate crime?
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