The Obama Project@WindonWater.net

I have to put forward a constructive criticism of my president.  President Obama has stated his opposition to gay marriage, but his support for civil marriage, his opposition to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and his favorability for equal rights for gays generally.  He has also articulated a distaste for overbroad use of states secrets.

In the case of gay rights, President Obama has stated unequivocably that he wants to move cautiously, but soundly on these issues to produce enduring solutions.  On the states secrets issue, he wanted to find some creative ways of limiting states secrets privilege without damaging the privilege itself.

The presidency is young – not even 1/4th of the first term done.  However, in the short time, President Obama has affirmatively done a lot of things that make people a little uneasy, and some things that look like he’s going back on his campaign promises.  What is needed is definitive ACTION that demonstrates his sense of direction.  I say this because there is definitive ACTION that suggests the opposite of his stated intent.

I’m sure that I’m not really too uncomfortable with the status quo, but for those who believe in what the President is trying to accomplish, and have their hopes pinned on this administration to right these perceived wrongs, I do want to see the President being responsive.

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