Oh, he didn't?
Well, Obama selects Warren for a high level cabinet position!
No?
Well, what did Obama for Warren that has everyone up in arms?
Name him man of the year?
Religion czar?
No!
Well what did Obama do that was so horrible?
He's letting him say a prayer at the inauguration.
Thats it?
Ok, so I'm a hetero atheist and maybe I'm just not interested enough in inaugurations or religion to care, but I find this whole thing little more than making a mountain out of a mole hill.
I can see how the LGBT community could be disappointed in this.
But, outraged???
Come on! With all the issues that are before us in this trying time in our nations history, there is nothing better to put ones angst towards than a prayer?
I understand the LGBT community is upset at Prop 8 and I am too.
(for the record I'm a social libertarian, people can do what they want with themselves or any other consenting adult and it should be none of the government's business).
This whole situation reeks of misdirected anger. I think Warren is a slime ball, but I think most religious leaders are. They take advantage of other people gullibility for personal gain and profit. In all other areas of business this is known as a con artist. And that is how I see people like Warren and his ilk.
That being said, for Christ's sake (pun intended) he just saying a prayer. What are we talking here, 2 minutes? And for the most part, people will be using this time to catch a quick nap or grab a snack.
Now if Obama was giving Warren 10 minutes on the national stage to promote his bigoted beliefs, I'd be right there with you in feeling Obama is making a big mistake. But, excuse me while I yawn, a prayer?
One last thing. I see a lot of hate from the LGBT community directed at Warren because of his hate. Irony? Cool off people, do not become like that which you oppose! Your hate of Warren is no better than his hate of you and by acting like many of you are, you lower yourself to his level.
By putting energy into something you give it life. Even negative energy. Warren is getting more 'thought' time from all this than he ever would of gotten had he just did a prayer while everyone snoozed and it was done with.
I'm not saying you should like it! I'm just saying its inconsequential, but you are giving it consequence!
[update] Since so many seem to be missing the point let me spell it out. This is not about Obama taking away your rights or even about him not fighting for them. This is about giving your power away and belittling your cause. If country sees the LGBT community up in arms in what is 'perceived' as a minor thing by many, it makes them less likely to support you in the big things! Choose your fights wisely and I think this is an unwise fight.