On Oct. 11, tens of thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons and supporters marched in Washington, D.C. with one unified message: "Full and equal protection in all matters governed by law in all 50 states."

Some, including entertainer Lady Gaga, voiced the opinion that President Barack Obama hasn't done enough to support LGBT rights and issues.

He hasn't repealed the military's "don't ask, don't tell," policy. He has not given couples with civil unions equal legal rights as married couples. Nor has he amended the employment nondiscrimination act to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

But we need to have faith because, now, in his 10th month in office, Obama has reassured us of his desire to do all of this.

The voice of doubt is whispering in their ear: skyrocketing unemployment, endless health care reform and a Peace Prize for what? LGBT rights still haven't gained an inch.

The voice forgets that reforming the health care system is a key goal in Obama's plans, and it should take more than a year to do properly. That voice also forgets about Obama's Council on Women and Girls, which recognizes that inequality threatens the nation's future.

The night before the march, Obama spoke to members of the Human Rights Campaign, a prominent LGBT equal rights advocacy organization. He alluded to a difficult fight and tried to assure everyone he has not forgotten his promises.

He spoke of the almost decade-long battle to pass the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which expands the federal definition of a hate crime to those motivated by gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

He also said, "I will end 'don't ask, don't tell' -- that's my commitment to you."

Simply put, Obama's got a to-do list, and just like yours probably is, it's prioritized.

In regards to receiving the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 9, he asked that people take this opportunity to work on and "confront the common challenges of the 21st century."

If LGBT issues aren't a common challenge of the 21st century then what is? Let him know we're waiting and give the man a chance to work.