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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
I think that SSM advocates may be doing more long term damage by pressing the issue now while the reaction to the wedge issue is less likely to be in their favor. In Iowa for instance, I don't think that the people who oppose it will say to themselves, "hey this will take two years to address, let's just forget it." Instead, I think they'll come back in two years with something much more scorched earth on the issue that, if it passes, will set SSM advocates further back than they were today.
I think Americans are becoming gradually more accepting of homosexuality and SSM in particular so waiting ten to 20 years, rather than forcing polarization now, just seems to make sense. Of course, I'm not the one waiting to marry my long term partner.
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I don't think this is possible, though, for the reason you mentioned. I can see how it's difficult to be "patient" (using your word) when you're looking for equality. In that instance, patience is equal to more years of feeling like a second class citizen, simply because you were born a certain way.
I'm "indifferent" to the issue, from a political standpoint (it won't cause me to vote or not vote for a candidate based on their beliefs), but again, I can see where people want to advocate for the issue as much as possible.