While I agree that people should be angry and motivated to enact change, I'm not sure I agree with his argument. He compares constitutional amendments banning something that we never had to begin with...to two murders. That's not a balanced scale.
I see your point... I think the comparison is intended to illustrate the fact that most gays and lesbians are not prone to using their anger even when something horrible happens (such as murder), and this reluctance to use anger should not imply complacency is the best option for us in politics. The underlying thread is "we're too permissive when stepped upon", not "this political stuff is equally horrific to the crucifixion of Matthew Shepherd". But yes, it's a blunt tie-in.
Indeed. Constitutional amendments in the name of bigotry do far greater long-term damage to the rights of millions than two murders ever could. Alas, people only seem to be motivated by the loud and flashy, and ignore the more insidious dangers by being complacant with what they already have.
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