Rick Perry defends anti-gay ad 'Strong', says people should not have 'freedom from religion'

Rick Perry defended his latest campaign ad "Strong" -- which criticizes Obama for repealing the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy -- in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer.

Original Ad viewable here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PAJNn...
(don't forget to hit dislike. the like / dislike ratio is impressive! :P)

"I'm very comfortable with that ad," Perry said. "My faith is part of me. The values that I learned in my Christian upbringing will affect my governing."

In the ad, called "Strong," Perry says "you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know that there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school." Perry reiterated those sentiments Wednesday night, saying American values are being "trampled on" by the Obama administration.

Perry's criticism of Obama over gay rights hasn't been limited to the ad. The Republican presidential hopeful had harsh words for both Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday after both made impassioned speeches urging gay rights abroad.

"President Obama has again mistaken America's tolerance for different lifestyles with an endorsement of those lifestyles," Perry said in a statement. "This administration's war on traditional American values must stop."

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[miroisGaming]

I hope the guy who put this video out knows we're disliking it because we hate Rick Perry and not because it's a bad video...

[Michael Joseph]

I'm sorry, can you explain exactly what you defend? Also, while you're at it, can you show how he is performing a war, which is defined as a conflict carried out by force of arms, toward religion? Looking forward to hearing your response -

[kell1reilly2]

i think u mean to say "effeminate gay men who fill out the flamboyant stereotype can be annoying."

dont be a narrow-minded idiot to just say that all gays are obnoxious. u dont even know me.

[kell1reilly2]

then that proves how fucked up of a state texas is, doesnt it

[ZulaShake100]

This is the funniest thing I have ever seen.

[miguel angeles]

Rick Perry best thing that happened to texas!! best believe he will be governor for a longgg time

[Justin Smith]

Let's hope that can happen in this blood red state of ours.

[Tessa Cole]

I'm right there with you. I'll be at the polls voting him far far far away. I just hope others do the same.

[scorand]

sadly chuck is on perrys side

[scorand]

perry is part of the evangelical dominionist group that want to force their religion on all of us

[Justin Smith]

Texans, we need to get this guy the fuck outta here in 2016.

[MahMohm]

Religion is for the mentally and emotionally weak and for bigots.