I mentioned to my better half recently that I'll bet this issue; if pushed, would have stood a better chance in the 70's. The coservatives weren't organized and it was just a different time. just a thought.
Maybe. But a lot of general societal attitudes were still pretty homophobic. According to Equality California, the biggest factor in guessing a person's position on gay marriage is age; the older they are, the more likely they're against it.
But yes, there is a very organized conservative voting bloc to contend with. My hope is the worst of them will die out soon leaving me in (relative) peace.
Well I wish it was as easy as age; unless you are talking very young adults. There you may have the edge. Of course as a rule as people get older they tend to get more conservative. Then you have to start all over again. I remember every one was shocked in 1980 at the demographic that voted for Reagan.
It's a gradual shift in percentages, not a dramatic cliff-drop-off. Of course there are other factors, but age really is the biggest factor. A young person who's conservative in many ways may not view a same-sex couple with as much disdain as their parents did. Funny but true.
I remember every one was shocked in 1980 at the demographic that voted for Reagan.
You said the "R" word. Go rinse your mouth out, young man.
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Date: 2004-05-14 01:53 pm (UTC)just a thought.
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Date: 2004-05-14 02:33 pm (UTC)But yes, there is a very organized conservative voting bloc to contend with. My hope is the worst of them will die out soon leaving me in (relative) peace.
always upbeat..
Date: 2004-05-14 02:53 pm (UTC)Re: always upbeat..
Date: 2004-05-14 04:22 pm (UTC)I remember every one was shocked in 1980 at the demographic that voted for Reagan.
You said the "R" word. Go rinse your mouth out, young man.