For all intents and purposes, gay marriage is dead. Activists proclaimed that the Goodrich decision in Massachusetts was the end of the beginning of the struggle for equality, but in retrospect it was the beginning of the end. Let’s check the standings: 44 states have laws that restrict marriage to the union of one man and one woman. Nineteen states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriage — 16 of those enacted since 2003. Six more states have constitutional bans on the November ballot that are expected to pass.Interestingly, the author doesn't fault "bigots" or the Pope. He blames activists who miscalculated their political strength, put too much faith in Bill Clinton and wasted energy demonizing their opponents:
The highest state courts in New York and Washington recently ruled against same sex couples claiming a right to civil matrimony, and a federal appellate court upheld Nebraska’s gay marriage ban
Gay leaders demonized opponents of same-sex marriage as hateful bigots and homophobes, completely ignoring the religious and social motivations behind the
opposition. The reality is that marriage as the union of one man and one woman is our most basic social institution and deeply rooted in our culture.
Even though during the last few thousands of years marriage has had some variations that departed from strict monogamy, same-sex combinations have never been one of them. Gay marriage represents such a fundamental change that few can grasp it, let alone support it.
Instead of waging efforts to change hearts and minds, gay movement leaders have tried to bludgeon opponents and pursued a strategy where a very small minority would impose its will on a vast majority [through] judicial fiat.
Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that guy's email address for a while.
