There is good news for those of us who support same-sex marriage (as well as an indication in the remarkable turnaround in public attitude in a relatively short time). According to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, 6 out of 10 Americans now support same-sex marriage and believe that states should not be allowed to define marriage as only between a man and a woman. That is a record showing for same-sex marriage.
The poll was clearly timed for oral arguments next week on whether state restrictions on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional. I believe that there is likely a fifth vote with Justice Anthony Kennedy to support a ruling in favor of same-sex marriage. Indeed, it will be interesting to watch Chief Justice John Roberts on this issue. Roberts has shown a strong institutional sensitivity and many be the most likely of the remaining justices to feel the pull of history on the issue.
Not surprisingly, the greatest gains have been seen in those under age 30 where support has grown since 2005 from 57 percent to 78 percent. However, even among the historically least supportive group (those 65 and over) support is now at 46 percent (from just 18 percent).
Republicans still oppose at a rate of 6 to 10, however. This creates an interesting dynamic for the Republican primary where some candidates have already shown movement toward greater acceptance. The trend appears in that direction. Moreover, GOP candidates face the classic dilemma of fighting to secure the nomination from the most conservative members of the party while being able to run nationally to appeal to independents and democrats. The social agenda of conservative Republicans has never appealed to as much to independents and libertarians in the general election.
Source: Washington Post
@ToxicAnnie
You said above, “Alcoholics cannot safely serve, homosexuals can.” Which is false because a very significant portion of the military over drinks, yea even unto the point of alcoholism. They serve proudly, if not always soberly.
Regardless of your opinion of equating homosexuality and alcoholism, this might surprise:
Presuming the site’s terminology about “gays” to be used narrowly, Lesbianish women do not seem to have this problem.
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/report/2012/03/09/11228/why-the-gay-and-transgender-population-experiences-higher-rates-of-substance-use/
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Rights are not supposed to be voted on.
If we left it up to the states, interracial marriage would still be illegal in several states, as would birth control, and numerous other issues.
If your religion or your personal beliefs forbid you from doing something, then by all means don’t do it.
When your religion compels you to start telling other people what to do, you can screw off. You know, in my humble opinion.
The idea that marriage is some long-held tradition going back millennia is just stupid. And if you are supporting the one man-one woman idea based on the bible, then you clearly never read the bible.
Anyway, we are a nation of laws, not a theocracy.
Just don’t eat too many nutty bars.
I love macaroons. Especially the chocolate and coconut kind. Yum.
Squeeky, are you tripping? Point out where I said there wer no alcoholics in the military. Did I say alcoholism was good? I also said you can’t rationally equate alcoholism with homosexuality. Speaking of maroons.
@Ingannie
No alcoholics in the military??? Oh, what planet did you grow up on??? Haven’t you ever heard the phrase, “doing whatever like a drunken sailor???”
Oh my!!! Heck, half the military binge drinks!
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/substance-abuse-in-military
Whew! But back to my question. These people proudly serve, but does it make alcoholism good??? Sooo, if not, then you can’t post pictures of military gays and say, “Ohhh, look! See how good homosexuality is, because these gays are serving in the military,”
Sheeesh. What a maroon.
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Nonsense.
The left’s deconstruction of marriage is no different than Isis smashing and cutting the heads off of ancient artifacts.
Both are destroying the institutions of civilization.
Campaign.
I posted the picture of the gay caring manager for Squeeky, to remind her of her hypocrisy.
Squeeky,
Alcoholism is not on par with homosexuality. Equal treatment of alcoholics in and out of the military would be the goal for most people. Alcoholics cannot safely serve, homosexuals can. Homosexuals do not desire SPECIAL treatment, they desire equal treatment. Your examples are so flawed they are laughable.
Then why post a picture of her gay campaign manager and later comments on gay marriage, if you think she is a liar?
Ok, I’ll answer the question. She probably lies whenever she thinks it will help her. As I said she’s Squeeky’s choice, not mine.
@Ingannie
Once again, rather than answer a direct question, you dissemble and try to stir a pot. But, you want pictures???
Ira Hayes, Marine. Iwo Jima.
http://veterantributes.org/Photos/IraHHayes.jpg
He proudly served in the Marines, and was a hero. Does that make alcoholism a good thing, or drunks worthy of special legal protections.
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter
Pogo, ask Squeeky, she’s voting for her. I probably won’t.
So was Hillary lying in 2004, or is she lying now?
https://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/sites/cct/files/images/spring2012-turn_the_country_blue-a_mook.publication.jpg
http://www.out.com/news-opinion/2015/4/20/five-things-we-know-about-robby-mook-hillary-clintons-openly-gay-campaign
Robby Mook, openly gay, Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager.
http://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.185374.1344861358!/image/3667479590.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_804/3667479590.jpg
http://www.stripes.com/news/smith-becomes-first-gay-general-officer-to-serve-openly-1.185372
Equating alcoholism with homosexuality? Very impressive.
You have a lot of drunks proudly serving in the military. It doesn’t make alcoholism a good thing. Or, mean that drunks ought to have special legal protections!
Squeeky Fromm
Girl Reporter