IN THE TUBES: GAY VETERAN SCHOOLS MITT ROMNEY

Bob: Because I’m gay, alright? And I happen to love a man just like you probably love your wife, alright? And I think that he or she or whatever are entitled to the same rights I have!

What the HELL’s the difference!?

In this video, Bob, a gay Veteran who was in the Vietnam War, gives one of the most sincere speeches I’ve ever heard, telling Mitt Romney off for opposing giving people who marry other people of the same sex equal rights. The video is here, right below is the transcription. And it’s really firing me up here.

And for the record, I went to Catholic school for 12 years, where I had to have the traditional view of marriage drilled into my head until I was almost sick, but when I see two men kiss, it’s beautiful to me. Because if two people are in love, nothing else fucking matters.

Bob: New Hampshire has some legislation kicking around for a repeal of the same-sex marriage act. And all I need is a yes or a no. Do you support it?

Romney: I support the REPEAL of the New Hampshire law. I believe marriage is between a man and woman. That’s my view.

Bob: Okay, that means if you’re in the White House, you will not support any form of legislation that would change that so that Service Men would be entitled to benefits like a man and a woman. If two men get married, apparently, a Veteran’s spouse would not be entitled to any burial benefits, or medical benefits, or anything that the service man has devoted his time and effort for his country [for]. And you just don’t support EQUALITY in terms of same sex marriage.

Romney: I believe that marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.

Bob: Meaning?

Romney: … and the Defense of Marriage Act that exists in Washington today defines benefits--whether for veterans or non-veterans--for married spouses, and for me, that’s a man and a woman.

Bob: Well, it’s good to know how you feel. That you don’t believe everyone is entitled to their Constitutional rights.

Romney: No, I think at the time the Constitution was written, it was pretty clear that marriage was between a man and a woman. And I don’t believe the Supreme Court has changed that.

Bob: Oh I guess the question was too hard.

Romney: You said you wanted a yes or no answer, and I gave you my answer.

Bob: Well I appreciate your answer. And I also learned something, and I think New Hampshire is right.

You have to look a man in the eye to get a good answer.

And you know what, Governor? Good Luck.

Romney: Thanks sir, I appreciate it.

Bob: You’re going to need it.

Reporter: So what did you think of his answer, Bob?

Bob: He’s not gonna get my vote!

Preach it, Bob!

He told me I’m not entitled to Constitutional rights!

I think a man and a woman and a man and a man should be treated equal. What the hell’s the difference??

Reporter: Are you still undecided?

Bob: Well I was undecided,

but I’m totally convinced today that that’s not going to be MY president! At least in MY book!

At least Obama will entertain the idea. This man is *smack* NO WAY JOSE! Well, take your “No way, Jose” back to Massachusetts!

Reporter: Why do you feel so strongly about this Bob?

Bob: Because I’m gay, alright? And I happen to love a man just like you probably love your wife, alright? And I think that he or she or whatever are entitled to the same rights I have!

I went and I fought for my country; I did my thing. And I think my spouse should be entitled to the same entitlements as if I was married to a woman.

What the HELL’s the difference!?