President Obama’s Forgotten “S”
Yesterday, with all the usual pomp, Barak Obama was ceremonially sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. I say “ceremonially” because he was officially sworn in on Sunday, per the Constitutional provision that a President must be sworn in before noon on January 20.
His speech was quite brief, not even reaching 20 minutes in length. However, it made headlines around the world for several things that were said.
None hit me so hard, though, as his three “s’s” of civil rights. He stated,
We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths — that all of us are created equal — is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall…
The first two “s’s” are easy to figure out. Seneca Falls held the famous convention where women’s suffragettes–such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton–fought for the women’s right to vote. Selma, of course, is a direct reference to the wonderful work of Martin Luther King and others in Selma, Alabama.
But what is “Stonewall?” This was a reference to Stonewall Inn, located in New York City, where riots in 1969 for gay activism were held. Police raids on openly pro-homosexual establishments were quite common, but for some reason, they could not control the crowd at this inn, and it grew into a full-fledged riot.
So, our President is equating the gay right’s movement with the movements that gained women the right to vote and that helped to bring segregation to an end. If you missed it, here is how the President followed up those words:
It is now our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began. For our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers, and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law — for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well.
Obviously, I vehemently disagree with our President on this issue. This is not a civil right’s issue, because being homosexual is not equal with one’s gender or race. Homosexuality, as outlined in Scripture, is clearly a sin.
But I want to bring something else up in this post. Our President seems to be for everyone being treated equally. He seems to present tolerance as the highest virtue. Even if you (like I) do not agree with him, we must admit that he is eloquent in his speech.
However, Barak Obama seems to have forgotten a fourth “S” to add to Seneca Falls, Selma, and Stonewall. If we are going to fight for civil rights for all these groups represented by these “S” locations, how did he forget…
…the Sonogram?
Mr. President, today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. So many other groups–including homosexuals–have found you to be an advocate for their civil rights. However, during your watch as our leader, thousands of people have been slaughtered, and you haven’t said so much as a single word to defend them. Since you made your speech yesterday, approximately 2000 have died. Already, more than twice as many babies have died this year through abortion (over 79,000) in the United States than live in my town of Hermitage, Tennessee (35,000), the home of one of your distinguished predecessors.
So while our President fights for everyone else’s civil rights, the most innocent among us have no advocate in the highest office. Sir, would you please add an “S” to your list? Maybe you could be the champion of the sonogram, and be remembered for something truly important.
One of these days, sir, I pray that Malia and Sasha, your beautiful daughters, are blessed with children. When you see that sonogram, my prayer is that you will see that someone needs to fight for your grandchild, even in the womb. If you don’t start that fight now, who will?
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15 Comments
Lane Widick
Very moving Adam – strong words. Thanks for sharing.
Doyle
Thanks Adam
Wesley
Thanks Adam for writing this. The numbers are staggering and the lack of concern is frustrating. I wrote about this same truth today.
Adam Faughn
I saw your post, and it was so well done. Thanks for reading and taking the time to comment. Keep up your great work across town!
Jim Faughn
WOW. This is a grand slam! Thank you
dianne
Thank you Adam for such a great piece. How in the world can he “NOT ” bring in another S. and take out stonewall,which has nothing to do with civil rights. I am sure Mr. King would agree. I am from Selma and was there that day of the march. Thank you and keep being bold… May God bless you and your family
Adam Faughn
Wow! What a wonderful perspective you have, to have been in Selma on that day. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Kevin Shimp
Since 1973 our nation has had many Presidents (Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush H.W., Clinton, Bush G.W., and current), each has had the opportunity to eradicate the heinous practice of killing the innocent in the womb. Why has it not been done?
Adam Faughn
I sure wish I knew the answer. It has to be a combination of several things, but leading the way is political fear. Politically, some probably think that they’d never be able to do it, since a Supreme Court decision brought it about, so the President can invoke “checks and balances,” although not even making an attempt is still a sign of weakness.
carrie
Good points Adam…. Glad you pointed some things out that need to be addressed by everyone!
Tim Hill
Great job, Adam…well spoken and thoughtful!
Sandy
I hope you’ve mailed a copy of this to the President and to your Congressmen. Maybe one will even be so bold as to read it aloud and get it into the Congessional record. I’ve been thinking along these same lines with all the talk about gun controls. All of the people killed in Sandy Hook were innocent and did not deserve to be shot, and my heart goes out to their families. But, Mr.President, if you’re so concerned about innocent children losing their lives, then PLEASE do something about all of these innocent babies that are being killed in the womb! Great article, Adam!
Adam Faughn
Sandy, Thank you for your suggestion. I have contacted some of my elected officials with this article. We’ll see if it gets noticed. Even if it doesn’t, though, I appreciate your suggestion!
Fortune
I am not an American, But love all men every where. I read lots of articles from the U.S.A. and i get caught in the middle. your article is so powerful and should be made available to all who lead God’s on Nation. We use to know the U.S. as One Nation Under God. but today, stories differ. a very big step is taking on daily basis to erode the creator from his work of excellence. God help us all in this world.
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