Kathy,
As a rule, I have found my generalization to be true. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that ALL the proponents of same-sex marriage that I have spoken with have come right out and told me that they hold this view. They do not have any qualms about announcing quite publicly that they consider opposition to same-sex marriage to be an indication of bigotry, bias, and intolerance. And believe me, I have spoken with many, many proponents of same-sex marriage. I have also seen this view expressed on blogs, message boards, etc., as well as written on signs at pro-same-sex marriage rallys and the like.
However, if you or others on this message board do not share this negative (and, quite frankly, false) opinion of opponents of same-sex marriage, I am delighted to hear that.
That was, in fact, the purpose of my third question. To determine it those supporting same-sex marriage were open to an honest discussion of the pros and cons, or if they had pre-determined that any argument by the opposition would be summararily dismissed as biased and invalid.
