Wayne Besen - Author, Activist, Columnist, Public Speaker

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Truth Wins Out Calls Barack Obama's Statement On Anti-Gay Gospel Singer Donnie McClurkin Inadequate And Disappointing

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NEW YORK - Truth Wins Out responded today to a statement released by Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, which condemned "homophobia", but made no mention of cutting ties with homophobic "ex-gay" singer Donnie McClurkin, who is scheduled to appear in a South Carolina gospel tour promoting Obama's campaign. Truth Wins Out contacted the Obama campaign for further comment, but they have yet to respond. Last night, the Obama campaign placed the following statement on its website:

"I have clearly stated my belief that gays and lesbians are our brothers and sisters and should be provided the respect, dignity, and rights of all other citizens. I have consistently spoken directly to African-American religious leaders about the need to overcome the homophobia that persists in some parts of our community so that we can confront issues like HIV/AIDS and broaden the reach of equal rights in this country.

I strongly believe that African Americans and the LGBT community must stand together in the fight for equal rights. And so I strongly disagree with Reverend McClurkin's views and will continue to fight for these rights as President of the United States to ensure that America is a country that spreads tolerance instead of division."

While Truth Wins Out is grateful that Obama reiterated his support for equal rights, the group believes that Obama should have reinforced his talking points by canceling the appearance of McClurkin. Offering a platform to a man who refers to homosexuality as a "curse" sends the wrong message and is inconsistent with the inclusive theme of the Obama campaign.

"Obama's statement was inadequate and we are disappointed that he failed to sever ties with Donnie McClurkin. We strongly encourage Obama to do the right thing and demonstrate real leadership on this issue," said Truth Wins Out's Executive Director Wayne Besen. "Obama is missing a real opportunity to educate Americans and send a strong message that anti-gay rhetoric is repulsive and unacceptable."

Truth Wins OUT is a non-profit organization that counters right wing propaganda, exposes the “ex-gay” myth and educates America about gay life. For more information, visit www.TruthWinsOut.org.

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14 Comments:

Typical BS from a candidate, and a Democratic candidate at that! Basically what Obama is saying is vote for me but nothing is going to change for you (the GLBT group) and "I ain't gonna fire McClurkin neither!" Hillary belongs to the same club. Only two candidates are proposing anything to equal the rights for the GLBT: Kucinich and Gravel. The only honorable Democrat who is electable is Al Gore.
posted by Anonymous, at 10/23/2007 10:37 AM

The Clinton campaign must be THRILLED! Obama's campaign has committed an incredibly stupid rookie mistake in allowing themselves to become associated with this nonsense. This is not about someone with a "different view".

This is about a person who denies the sanctity of millions of individuals by publicly asserting and even establishing a campaign based upon the idea that they would be better people if they changed something which, to many of them, is a sacred, precious part of their lives.

However, it doesn't surprise me that the inexperienced Mr. Obama didn't immediately grasp the political foolishness of this arrangement. But then again, when it comes to homophobia, the American black community seems to have quite an appetite for it.
posted by Anonymous, at 10/23/2007 10:46 AM

So Obama states..."I have clearly stated my belief that gays and lesbians are our brothers and sisters and should be provided the respect, dignity, and rights of all other citizens."

What a crock, we should be provided the rights of all other citizens. Last time I checked, he said he never supported the right of the majority to marry. What a hypocrite. He's no different than Clinton and Edwards.
posted by Anonymous, at 10/23/2007 12:57 PM

Translation: "I really want the gay vote, but I'll gladly throw them under the bus if a bigger voting bloc comes along that I can court through transparently pandering means."

I wasn't planning on voting for Obama before, and this just reinforces it. At least Hillary is more blatant in her utter disregard for the welfare of the gay community. Writing in a vote for Kodoss seems like the most sensible thing to do at this point.

--Johnny in Minneapolis
posted by Anonymous, at 10/23/2007 6:54 PM

Obama never had a chance in getting my vote anyway and this really cinches it for me and those of my friends who were sitting on the fence. What an idiot to actually show he's willing to get in bed with a religious right skag and the likes of a 'phoney ex-gay, for money and votes!
posted by Anonymous, at 10/24/2007 1:11 AM

They're all a bunch of political whores, they give us the shaft every four years and its about time we gave it back by not voting for them and letting them know. Kucinich and Gravel are the only ones deserving of our votes.

Obama says we deserve the same respect and rights of everybody else and being the hypocrite that he is, he is opposed to marriage equality. What an idiot!
posted by Anonymous, at 10/24/2007 8:39 AM

Radical gays and non-gay liberals are being too sensive about this. I'm sure Donnie also preaches against masturbation, but you don't see the Jerk Off community up in arms about it.
posted by Anonymous, at 10/24/2007 9:39 AM

I'm pretty sure that you've just spoken for the Jerk Off community, Anonymous.
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