Frank: Gay rights march "waste of time"

WASHINGTON (AP) - Openly gay Congressman Barney Frank says a gay rights march on Washington this weekend is "a waste of time at best."

Representative Frank said Sunday's National Equality March was "an emotional release." But he said directly lobbying representatives and senators would be much a more effective way to achieve change.

Frank said the only thing marchers are putting pressure on "is the grass."

The march's organizers say the event is one part of a broader effort that includes the kind of lobbying Frank is pushing for.

Kip Williams, co-director of the march, said the event "is about building community and building a network who will go back and do that work."