Opinion

Hillary’s marriage plan: flip-flop for future votes

The Issue: Whether Hillary Clinton’s decision to support gay marriage is aimed at the 2016 election.

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Hillary Clinton has started the pandering tour she hopes will lead to the White House (“When ‘Yes’ Isn’t Enough,” Editorial, March 21).

In a post-administration moment of clarity — a flip–flop — she is now an avid supporter of gay marriage.

I guess she forgot who signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996.

Next on the pander tour is a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.

It is too bad that her newfound clarity doesn’t extend to explaining the deaths of four brave Americans in Benghazi on her watch.

But those families only count for a few votes, probably not Democratic, and, really, what difference do they make?

Joe Alloy

Wayne, NJ

Clinton has joined the bandwagon in support of same-sex marriage.

As long as two people are committed to one another, no government should stand in their way of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

If it were not for the contributions of our gay brothers and sisters, the world would not be as diverse and multifaceted as it is.

Take away every painting or statue created by a gay artist or every movie, musical or play produced, directed or choreographed by a gay individual, and the vitality would simply vanish.

Instead of oppressing gays and lesbians, my suggestion is to love, embrace and celebrate these folks for whom they are.

Besides, it’s time for Republicans to practice what they preach about a less intrusive government.

JoAnn Lee Frank

Clearwater, Fla.

It is shameful that the former secretary of state is not speaking out about issues like North Korea, Iran and Israel.

Good God, what has happened to our leaders?

When politicians are more interested in forcing bodega owners to hide tobacco products from customers and publicly announcing their “evolution” on same-sex marriage, you know that liberalism is eating away at their brains.

The sad thing is many citizens agree with the liberal policies.

Connie Waterman

Naberth, Pa.