Sure, due to his religion he may not personally supported same sex marriage, he would've had to acknowledge that a victory for the minority for civil rights is something that he would support.

The triumph of this morning to the sorrow of eulogizing his friend.

My prayers go with him, to my LGBT brothers and sisters, and to the people of Charleston.

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I don't watch TV so I don't keep up with that. Maybe someone else will respond.

For the rest of today. If President Obama delayed his remarks, during the service, the news vultures would be speculating about what the President might say about the decisions.

I think he is right to speak out now and get it over with.

When the President gives his eulogy, the media will be more likely to report about it instead of the 'yeah, but what does he think about the Supreme Court decision'.

A difficult day for the President, imo. A day where a very important civil right was affirmed but also a day where the President is mourning the murder of a friend caused by hate.

they made a decision to delay the service.
I'm watching Obama on the live stream link for the funeral.
He and others will now fly down to SC - may be better for security reasons.

The man can multitask!

Phooey on your suggestion!

to the very somber duty he must undertake in a few hours?

Did you not notice the sadness in his voice in celebrating one victory for justice while knowing that so much justice for others remains incomplete?

Did you not hear him ask those who have achieved equality so beautifully today to not stop--but to reach back and help all those others behind them who have not yet achieved the promise of equality in this nation?

I, for one, saw the deep sadness in this president's demeanor as he delivered these remarks. We are one step closer to a more perfect union, as he stated, but there is so much work to be done in that never-ending job. He reminded us all of that duty we have as citizens in ensuring that everyone is granted the same feeling of justice that LGBT Americans so miraculously achieved today.

It was a remarkable set of statements that will be remembered. But I expect to hear a truly historic set of remarks to come later today.

It in no way diminishes his words at the service, and it's about the biggest thing to happen for a lot of us in our lifetimes.

It completely deserved his words at the time that he said them, now he can focus on his speech at the funeral. A time and a place for everything.

A funeral is only a brief moment in time, this SCOTUS decision will change the future of the entire country and have a profound impact on millions of people.

I see your point. Our infotainment media are incapable of handling more than one idea at a time. Still, Obama had to make his remarks the same day the ruling was announced. "Last Friday was a good day for America," just doesn't sound right.

so it goes

There was no reason to delay speaking about this until after Rev. Pickney's funeral. The president was correct in commenting as soon as the decision was announced and in no way dishonored the reverend.

Why must everything this man does be subject to criticism?

insulting to insinuate anything other than that.