Matthew Shepard Act

From this link I found the following entry very interesting and of great importance to the transgender community:

http://community.livejournal.com/genderfuck/

"I was reading that Obama wants to pass the Matthew Shepard Act. No, he is opposed to gay marriage, but this does not make him homophobic. Most candidates do not approve of gay marriage, and that is fine. But, this act will be historical and something a lot of people have been waiting for. I cannot begin to even explain how important this act is to me and probably a lot of people.What do other people think? Do we think it will get passed, and if so will it be soon? "

I don't know how effective the legislation will be. But the fact that Obama wants to make it a priority makes me sit up and listen. I will keep tabs on it.