Gay friendly!

I had written about the GOP platform. Now that the Democrat's convention is over, it's time to see what their platform looks like. Short answer: gay friendly!

* Increased funding for HIV/AIDS research and prevention, especially in high risk communities, such as gay men. Increased funding for agencies that do AIDS relief overseas.

* "At the core of the Democratic Party is the principle that no one should face discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status."

* Support for bullying prevention.

* Work to define the word "family" to include gay couples so bi-national families don't face deportation.

* Support marriage equality.

* Gay rights are human rights. American diplomats will combat efforts elsewhere to criminalize homosexual conduct.

At least in gay issues the GOP clearly state they will work against us. From actions over the last few years I believe they will act on what they say. The Dems clearly state they will work for us. Again, their previous actions lead me to believe their favorable actions will continue. At least in gay issues the choice is clear.

I keep adding those weasel words because on other issues (such as foreclosure relief) the Dems say the right things, but I'm not at all confident they'll do the right thing. Of course, the GOP doesn't even say the right thing.