I wrote a couple days ago about the research that went into what message was best to win marriage equality at the ballot box. I've now read the full report and saw an underlying message. The anti-gay side has been quick to portray gay marriage as a political statement in which gays were out to trash (or, at best, "redefine") marriage, or a statement to tell religious organizations that their beliefs (especially beliefs about gays) were stupid. When our messages reassured voters that two gay people marrying was because they loved each other and not because they wanted to trash religion, then those anti-gay portrayals lost their bite.
Rob Tisinai adds to the discussion by saying we want the rights of marriage -- the public commitment and all that -- because we already accept the responsibilities of marriage. Rob explains how he has accepted the responsibility to take care of his partner Will and Will has done the same. They have already committed to each other.
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