The Republicans will take the CNN/YouTube stage next Wednesday, November 28th. And, by the looks of it, the Grand Old Partiers are going to have a grand old time answering some distinctly gay questions.
First up, Lynn and Pat Mulder, whose gay son was murdered earlier this year, wonder how the candidates will combat the violence-inducing “social climate of condemnation and rejection which is often the result of misguided religious teaching”.
After the jump: gay former baseball player Billy Bean wonders how the Republicans will secure his rights in the face of religious bigotry. We’re sure the Republicans are wondering the same thing.
John Muller
These are great video questions and I hope the republicans have to answer them. Since the CNN political team is picking them, how do you are Queerty know that these 2 videos or know any videos that were chosen?
Doug
I doubt either one of these videos will be broadcast.
Hotrodbuddy
Republicans will once again ignore the hard gay issues facing society….doubt if these questions will make it. Sad.
SteveS
They will give some b-s platitude about respecting all life while protecting one’s right to religious belief.
Stef
I’d definitely like to see these issues go to the debate…
Especially with all the debate this year over ENDA and the hate crimes bill, when evangelicals and right wing repubs say “gays don’t need protection”…tell that to the parents (a nice, decent looking couple/family too! no “deviants” in that video, I dare say) who lost their son because of hate and violence that, sadly, begins with a lot of religious teachings and obvious acts of non violent discrimination…
very sad indeed.
herb davis
Sorry for your loss. your courage to ask this of the religous candidates is the best we can do. If asked it wikll do all americans good to hear the question. I don’t hold out much hope for the answer but, that remains to be seen.
judgejudy
Terrible loss for those parents. Good issue, hopefully the question will be asked
and framed by the moderator in reference to the Matthew Shepard Act and without a reference to religion. The question would be a very good opportunity for Guilliani. The ENDA specifics and Hate Crime laws should be asked of both party presidential candidates. Especially in the general election debates, where a true contrast and choice should be presented. Remember when Kerry made the comment on Mary Cheney.
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