Should Obama have mentioned the contributions of gay servicemembers in his Iraq speech?
Sean Clark
assistant teacher | Fishtown
“It would have been great if he did, but I’m not going to criticize Obama for not doing that. I fully support the right of gays and lesbians to serve in the military. But there were more pressing issues that Obama needed to address in his speech, like unemployment.”
Sean Clark
assistant teacher | Fishtown
“It would have been great if he did, but I’m not going to criticize Obama for not doing that. I fully support the right of gays and lesbians to serve in the military. But there were more pressing issues that Obama needed to address in his speech, like unemployment.”
Benjamin Robin
student | Washington Square West
“No. I don’t fault him for avoiding that controversy. Bringing it up would have taken away from the other points he was making. It would have distracted people from the main message of ending the war in Iraq.”
Anil Sooknanan
student | Washington Square West
“No. It wasn’t the right time or place. Obama is addressing that issue already. It wasn’t necessary to single out a specific group of people in his speech. We’re all Americans. I’m sure the issue of gays in the military will be solved eventually.”
Kenneth Remster
student | Antique Row
“Yes, he should have said something. It’s something Obama easily could have said without appearing out of place. Gays and lesbians are going through a lot in the military. President Obama missed an opportunity to commend them for their efforts.”
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