We also forget that those Americans who aren’t religious or prefer separation of church and state could be just as equally outraged that there is even an invocation and benediction to begin with.

I initially read this wrong, but my misreading also applies: “It is doubtless difficult to carry on dialogue with those whom you regard as grossly immoral, which is how many in the GLBT community think about those who oppose gay marriage.” Most of the reactions I’ve read about the Warren choice was delivered in the same kind of morally absolutist and strident tone that is usually displayed by the religious right. The fact that the choice of Warren puts both rhetorically over-the-top sides into a reactive fit indicates to me Obama has likely made a good choice, both symbolically and practically..