A series of smaller actions can lead toward a general conclusion. This small action is part of a larger pattern that to me indicates that Obama will not do much to change things in our country for GLBT Americans. The blame is not entirely on him individually; the president can only do so much and must work together with the legislative branch, and I think he will use his influence on other matters. That is the way of American politics--however, I think Obama made a whole raft of promises he never intended to keep (and knew he wouldn't have to because they were beyond the scope of the executive branch).