Thousands of gay and lesbian activists marched Sunday from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the military and work to end discrimination against gays. The crowd was filled with rainbow flags and homemade signs. The crowd filled Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House as the crowd chanted "hey Obama, let mama, marry mama" and also "we're out, we're proud, we won't back down!" Many children were also among the protesters, which stretched several blocks down by the afternoon. 
At the annual Human Rights Campaign, Obama promised to end the "don't ask, don't tell policy." Last year, more than 600 people were forced out of the armed forces under this policy.
This policy means that if you are gay you can't talk about it or tell anyone.
In his Saturday night speech, Obama also called on Congress to repeal the Defense Of Marriage Act, which limits how state, local and federal bodies can recognize partnerships and determine benefits. He also called for a law to extend benefits to domestic partners. He expressed strong support for the Human Resource Campaign agenda of ending discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people but did not explain a detailed plan for how to get there.
This policy means that if you are gay you can't talk about it or tell anyone.
In his Saturday night speech, Obama also called on Congress to repeal the Defense Of Marriage Act, which limits how state, local and federal bodies can recognize partnerships and determine benefits. He also called for a law to extend benefits to domestic partners. He expressed strong support for the Human Resource Campaign agenda of ending discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people but did not explain a detailed plan for how to get there.
These people are determined to end discrimination against gays. They want equal rights for themselves and others. "If somebody doesn't have equal rights, then none of us are free," said Jason Yanowitz, a 37 year old computer programmer from Chicago.
To me, it is embarrassing to see how the country I live in, the land of the free, does not treat these people equally. They are humans, are they not? No one should be telling others they can't marry the person they love or serve in the military based on their sexual preferences. Furthermore, they shouldn't have to keep their sexual identity a secret. If Obama wants to lead a country and help his people, then he should keep his promise to end this discrimination.
To me, it is embarrassing to see how the country I live in, the land of the free, does not treat these people equally. They are humans, are they not? No one should be telling others they can't marry the person they love or serve in the military based on their sexual preferences. Furthermore, they shouldn't have to keep their sexual identity a secret. If Obama wants to lead a country and help his people, then he should keep his promise to end this discrimination.
Here is a clip of the march:
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ReplyDeleteGood choice and well summarized Despina. You had some grammar issues, as listed below. You do not need to capitalize a quote unless it is at the beginning of a sentence. Also you had an exclamation point and a period at the end of one of your quotes and you only need one.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures and video added to they story and you provided a link to the article--however I would have put the link to the article earlier in the piece.
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"We're out, we're proud, we won't back down!".
"Don't ask, don't tell policy."