It's quite a shift, I'll say that.
While it was only a month ago that thirty-three percent of Americans favored marriage equality, the number has jumped to forty-two percent.
That is excellent news.
And even better news is that the numbers of people who say that Gay Americans should not be allowed marriage equality has fallen from 35% to 28%; twenty-five percent favor civil unions, which is still less than marriage equality.
I think people are waking up to the idea that marriage equality will not destroy civilization, it will not lessen traditional marriage, it will not be taught in schools, and it will not affect your right to freedom of religion.
This is a great shift, brought about, no doubt, by the victory for equality in Iowa and in Vermont. ..Connecticut, Massachusetts, Washington D.C...and by politicians like David Patterson, Gavin Newson, Christine Todd Whitman and others for standing up for marriage equality.
It's a big step in a fight not yet over.
I do wish google would fix the damned CSS error in comment pop outs but anyhow...
ReplyDeleteYes it is changing. I think the NOM ad really opened a lot of eyes to the real motivation of groups like NOM.
we have to keep our boxing gloves on
ReplyDeleteThings are hopeful. The conversations I have with people who are against marriage equality remind me of those about interracial marriage as you've pointed out. I don't understand it. I hope it changes soon.
ReplyDeleteThe last few days have been exciting in Maine. Big forum in the civic center with thousands on both sides attending. No signs or banners were allowed. It's going before the legislature this week and many feel it will pass in spite of opposition.a prominent news commentator said..."Why don't we just pass it. It's going to happen anyway sooner or later...let's get by it and get on to some real problems."
ReplyDeleteAs much as I hate to admit it, I really do think that high-profile straight people like those you mentioned have really helped the cause. I'd prefer to think that Americans are simply becoming more enlightened, but it appears they need to hear someone enlightened tell them what to think.
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