Comment on the proposed amendment that would ban gay marriage. Putting Bias in the Constitution Another fear is that the language of the amendment would strip basic rights that gays have won through the years (adoption, etc.). I am infuriated that in light of the loss of jobs and the war in Iraq, that this is what the president chooses to focus his attention upon. Hopefully, this will only highlight the lack of leadership exhibited by the president on issues that matter to people. I would love for John Kerry to say, "While the president concerns himself with dividing this nation on the issue of gay marriage, I am putting forth a concrete plan to give regular Americans faith that their country will provide continued prosperity, leadership and freedom."