I think that the president’s announcement about gay marriage is a step forward to fulfilling the mission of America. This nation theoretically is built on the foundation that all people are created equal under the law. This is who we aspire to be, and every time we prevent any American citizen from fully partaking in the total citizenship under the equal protection law we diminish the beauty of this great human experiment,democracy. I am thrilled that today we are one step closer to that beacon  on the hill that is resident in our souls. This is not a war on marriage,, but another path to fulfilling the wondrous goal that has been the envy of all of those who look to this great land for leadership.We are not in the prevention business but rather the inclusion business. I celebrate the gay members of my social circle that I have been pleased to know. As a straight man I embrace my gay brothers and sisters in this step toward their total freedom to live the American dream.