The McCain family, defying all Republican stereotypes, has come out against Proposition 8 in California, the "gay bill". And I, for one commend them.
Unfortunately, Papa McCain is the exception. While wife Cindy and daughter Meghan have been posing for pictures and speaking their support for equality, John has been decidedly silent.
According to the Washington Post, "John McCain's office said in a statement that the Arizona senator respects the views of members of his family but remains opposed to gay marriage."
I'm not even going to berate McCain for being a stuffy, old-fashioned, closed-minded ass. It's not worth it, and it won't help anything. But I would like to commend the women in his family, for being strong enough to break away from their powerful husband/father's beliefs and stand up for what's right.
"Country First" would imply listening to your country. Your country wants change. Your country wants fairness. Your country wants equality. So stop sitting complacent in your heterosexual, white, middle class homes and DO SOMETHING.
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