If you're focused entirely on the one issue, I can understand how you'd be unable to see where any common ground could possibly be. And I can understand how you'd be focused on that one issue if it's an issue that directly impacts your daily life.

I'm frankly not sure how Pastor Rick became the spokesperson for the Obama Administration's position on gay/lesbian rights, could you explain that to me? Is there any evidence, even an iota, that his arguments will have any influence at all on Mr. Obama? Or is it perhaps even remotely possible that friendly persuasion by Obama and other influential people with similar interpersonal skills might persuade Pastor Rick to change his views the way another Pastor Rick has done.

Originally Posted by Jeffro
At least he's recently come out and said he loves gay (and straight) people!

Things might be really bad if he hated us.
Indeed. There aren't many Reverend Phelpses out there, thanks be.

Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)