Thank you Rep. Virginia Foxx

[Rapscallion]

I don't have enough knowledge of psychology to give an informed answer to that one, save to say that a genuine criminal generally knows that what they're doing is wrong and that they shouldn't do it. A mentally ill person probably doesn't have that defence.

Rapscallion

[AFPheonix]

But... isn't the president supposed to be the voice of the people? Just think.. if he had used his veto, how would Prop-8 in Ca be looking right now?? Sure, it may have cost money, and perhaps made him look weak (maybe!!), but it would have sent a very strong message to the country, if not the world! Kev Rudd was the one who said "Sorry"... small words, but massive effect!

For one, Clinton was always pretty politically expedient. Two, at the time the voice of the people didn't want gay marriage. Sad, but true. The tide against it is really only starting to turn now, and even then, it may be another 10 years before it's really a mainstream idea, instead of the controversial one it is today.