Visitation Rights; What's Next?

John Amato of Crooks and Liars writes in giving Obama a thumbs up on signing a memorandum stating that gays and lesbians are now allowed to have non-family visitors and to grant them the medical power of attorney. The same sex marriage ball is now a'rolling. Obama also ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to prohibit discrimination during hospital visitation.
This memo means the world to many sick people whose loved one is not allowed to visit them when they are needed the most. I am glad to hear that Obama has done something that effects the lives of millions, being that this memo isn't that big of a deal. Although Amato and I agree about the newly signed memo, there is already commotion about it. People against gay marriage called this memo a "red herring", and argue that advocates are providing special rights to gays and lesbians that others do not have. I was a little confused when i read this because hw can you argue that point when you ARE allowed to visit family or spouse, and you ARE allowed to marry without getting spit on. I'm glad Obama had the guts to do this, it shows that he wants and tries to do all the right things not just for rich, white, politicians; but for the people. ALL people. And for that I thank you President Obama!