Obama: Hospital Visitation for Gay Spouses is Not a 'Special Right'

I am glad to see that Barack Obama stood up to the "special rights" bull shit refrain routinely thrown out by the wingnut Christianists. These hypocritical modern day Pharisees routinely contend that anything that would allow LGBT citizens full legal rights akin to anyone else is a "special right." They make my blood boil. Thankfully, more and more younger Americans are coming to view Christianity - or at least the hate-filled Christianist version - negatively. I personally hope the trend continues because in my opinion, these folks are anything but true followers of Christ. Followers of Satan, perhaps, but not Christ. Here are some highlights of Obama while on the 700 Club (http://pageoneq.com/news/2007/Obama_Hospital_visitation_for_gay_spouses_is_not_a_special_r_1121.html)::

During an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network's David Brody, Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), seeking the presidency in 2008, responds to a question on "special rights" for LGBT citizens. Obama disagrees with the notion that things like hospital visitations for same-sex spouses are "special rights."

"How would Jesus feel about somebody not being able to visit somebody they love when they're sick?" the Senator asks. "Certainly, as a public official," he continues, "it's important for me to make sure that those basic rights--that basic equality--is available."

Even reactionary Virginia has now passed legislation (it became effective July 1, 2007) that allows couples - gay or straight - to designate and grant anyone they want with hospital visitation rights.