Obama supports North Carolina?

Correct me if I am mistaken, but isn't Obama's position that gay marriage is not a federal issue but one that should be left up to the states? And doesn't that also mean that he actually backs this ruling from North Carolina?

I have been amazed at how much attention this statement from Obama has gotten: it was even on the news over here in England! From what I understand, his position is the same as every president before him. Or have I misinterpreted something?

There's also a difference between personal opinion and a statement of policy.  Stating a personal opinion doesn't have any effect on policy, but it can change how voters think of you, and if they support you or not. 

BringBRTotheUK wrote: Correct me if I am mistaken, but isn't Obama's position that gay marriage is not a federal issue but one that should be left up to the states? And doesn't that also mean that he actually backs this ruling from North Carolina? I have been amazed at how much attention this statement from Obama has gotten: it was even on the news over here in England! From what I understand, his position is the same as every president before him. Or have I misinterpreted something?

it's only news because the rockstar has spoken

10th Amendment.

Federal government should only be involved in things states can't handle themselves. Like foreign policy, making/ratifying treaties, etc.

I wonder if I'm the only conservative Bad Religion fan ever.

While his position may not actually come to influence policy, I give him credit for at least having the frame of mind to state his position. People ought to divorce his status from his opinion. Why? Because he's a fucking human being, first and foremost. Obama hasn't caused the downfall of the U.S. by making his opinion known. This government is so flawed that the blame for its dysfunction doesn't rest with any one person. There's such a rush to bash Obama, or any president for that matter, as the sole influence behind a government which typically fails its people. It's such a let down to realize that so many people (even people on here) will damn any position in government on principle.

TheMatrix31 wrote: 10th Amendment. Federal government should only be involved in things states can't handle themselves. Like foreign policy, making/ratifying treaties, etc. I wonder if I'm the only conservative Bad Religion fan ever.