Should Obama have mentioned ENDA in the State of the Union address?

“Absolutely. It was a missed opportunity. He had Congress right in front of him, and he should have reminded them that ENDA needs to be enacted. Obama campaigned for LGBT rights. He should follow up on his campaign promises.”

“Not necessarily, because I think actions speak louder than words. I’m more concerned that Obama actively pushes for the passage of ENDA. Job security and safety are extremely important for the LGBT community — partcularly the transgender community.”

“No. I think we can let him slide. We can cut him some slack this time. But if he continues to overlook the community, then we need to raise our voices. ENDA is a human-rights issue that needs to be addressed.”

“Yes. He could have used the event to raise awareness. It would have been good if he at least mentioned ENDA. It’s legislation that’s pending in Congress. But I’m optimistic that President Obama will continue to be a strong supporter of the LGBT community in his second term.”