Barack Obama was quick to defend awarding Rick Warren, a prominent anti-gay pastor, an auspicious spot in the upcoming auguration:

[I]t is important for America to come together even though we may have disagreements on certain social issues.

Backing up this statement, Obama cited other people scheduled to appear whose views don't necessarily agree with the mainstream. Clarence Thomas will talk about the role of women in the workplace. Michael Richards is going to perform a comedic monologue. Mel Gibson will reenact scenes from the Bible, like when the Jews killed Our Lord.

And representing miscellaneous nutjobs, Bobby Brown will sing.



(Via Joe.My.God)