A new national survey by the Pew Research Center confirms, In Gay Marriage Debate, Both Supporters and Opponents See Legal Recognition as ‘Inevitable.’
Relatedly, Sean Trende of the conservative-leaning Real Clear Politics site, speaking on a panel at the liberal-leaning Brookings Institute observed of the Pew findings:
The argument was no longer “let people do what they want.” It was “hate is not a family value.” The presentation of gays in media and entertainment no longer focused on sex… but on love. This also coincided with a reality for many middle Americans of sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, cousins, friends and co-workers with “lifetime companions” who came to holidays, weddings, parties, and funerals. Gay rights was embedding itself with the bourgeoisie. …
The bottom line here is that public attitudes on marijuana and gay rights are shifting, not because the public is becoming more liberal or libertarian. Rather it is the proponents of the issues who are changing, framing those issues in what we might call a small “c” conservative light. And indeed, on issues where that transformation has not occurred [abortion, prostitution, etc.], public attitudes haven’t shifted much at all.
One Comment for “Winning with Conservative Arguments”
posted by Tom Scharbach on
Now it is time for at least a few pro-equality conservatives to get active in your Republican Party and start using conservative arguments to change the party. I’m not asking for a lot. I’m just asking for an honest effort.