Friday, May 20, 2011

If civil rights are a popularity contest

For the first time ever, a majority favors gay marriage. Because really, civil rights have always been a popularity contest. Women and the right to vote for instance. Interracial marriage. Integrated schools. And so on. All were about the majority being "o.k." with the minority having rights. Oh wait. That's not right.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/147662/First-Time-Majority-Americans-Favor-Legal-Gay-Marriage.aspx

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