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McCain ignores request to address plans for LGBT families
"McCain's response, which has only just been received by the FEC, failed to mention LGBT families. "
John McCain has ignored a request from The Family Equality Council (FEC) to outline his plans to protect families headed by LGBT Americans.
The FEC wrote to the Republican candidate for President of the United States and Barack Obama, Democratic nominee, in July, asking both to explain how they intended to "recognise, respect, protect and celebrate all of the loving families [they] seek to represent."
Obama fully outlined his intentions, promising more funding for after-school programmes, the abolition of the ban on same-sex marriage, and an end to discrimination against LGBT families. In contrast, McCain's response, which has only just been received by the FEC, failed to mention LGBT families.
Jennifer Chrisler, Executive Director of the FEC, said:
“Over 75% of American households differ from the paradigm of a married, heterosexual couple raising their biological children.
"We at Family Equality Council were disappointed to receive this response from the McCain campaign, which addresses none of our concerns regarding how a McCain administration would support America’s diverse families.
"Regardless of their sexual orientations and gender identities, regardless of how many parents or caregivers are present in a family, all parents begin each day with their children at the forefront of their thoughts.
"On behalf of diverse families, it is critical to know how the platforms of our candidates will address LGBT and other diverse family needs.”
The letter from the McCain administration did however focus in protecting social security, reforming health care so that it caters to the needs of American families, lowering barriers to trade and honouring veterans.
It also stated that McCain's presidency would reflect his commitment to conservative ideals.
