That crowd in Ottawa was HUGE though. And a really mixed group too.
One of the things that strikes me is that a lot of progressives here really do believe that all of this is an up-welling of hatred against gay and lesbian people.
Now, to me, this is an incredible theory. Yes, there are people who are asses, and yes, some people are more conservative about sexual questions, and yes, some kids will use any opportunity to torment other kids.
But the vast majority of people are liberal about sexuality, and even most more conservative are very accommodating of different viewpoints. I'd go so far as to say that having very conservative views on sexuality would make you more of a social pariah than being gay or lesbian.
I find myself wondering, don't people even question why so many people have suddenly, apparently, changed their mind on these things? To the point where they are marching in the streets?