11-08-2010, 10:52 PM
I believe that Barack has helped to provide the opportunity for gay people by these appointments, It is up to these people to show the American public that they can be trusted and be respected by the people. Many will now have to accept and work with openly gay public figures, this will help the gay community eventually. Leading hopefully to better understanding and acception of gay people, a lot more still needs to be done to achieve this goal. The commercial section has made positive gains for gay people, now the government administration is changing with better opportunities for change. Now we need to push the pentagon and the houses on DADT, and make the educational system safer for all gay and non gay students. Still a long road ahead and with many bridges to cross.