Reply #23: Theory vs Reality

[NashVegas]

Before the SC vote, I imagine among those who were sympathetic to gay rights, there was a segment who were operating 'in theory.' Now, that segment of the crowd is going to have to confront themselves and see if they still are pro-gay rights in reality. Some of them aren't going to make it.

Keep in mind, for political reasons, the Republican party is going to use this issue as a divider. How successful they will be will be partly determined by the efforts pro-gay-rights people in reaching out to the not-so sure. ie, 'We're here, we're queer, get used to it' likely needs to be replaced with 'We're here, we're queer, and we're a lot more like you than you imagine.'

PS - I believe ProdemSouth is right on the head of the nail where he (she?) speaks of a brewing backlash. Like I said, the Republican party is going to work this issue for all its worth. Does any pro-gay-rights person want to help them? I sure as hell don't. I have little doubt we'll start seeing heavy media coverage of the more flamboyant gay events/parades that have gone on for years, mostly unnoticed by CNN and Joe Nebraska.