But I see no inconsistency between "I think a marriage should be only between a man and a woman" and "homosexuals should have a chance to get married."
Aren't those two basically Obama's statements? (I don't follow everyday politics much).
No, they are not. He stated on MTV, during his 2008 campaign to the "Rock the Vote" crew that he did not believe in same-sex marriage. At no time did he state, BACK THEN, that "homosexuals should have a chance to get married". The closest he got was civil unions and that was more to do with visitation rights in hospitals and the like.
My point is that both Portman and Obama changed their tune for expediency. What's laughable is Straw's ripping Portman for such while excusing Obama, especially since BOTH claim their initial opposition was based on RELIGIOUS GROUNDS.
Obama stated, to Pastor Warren's face,
"I believe that marriage is the union between a man and a woman. Now, for me as a Christian, it is also a sacred union. God's in the mix."