Reply #362: But you just said upthread that marriage is a religious term. [View All]

[racaulk]

If you're atheist and, therefore, nonreligious, how did you get access to recognition of such a religious institution?

I'm gay and atheist, so I guess I'm doubly screwed. ;)

I agree with you that progress happens way too slowly, and that's very frustrating for progressives like us that want to see positive change come about quickly. I'm just really saddened by the Democratic Party, my party that I wholeheartedly support, is willing to take a "safe" position on this issue because it's politically expedient to do so. I just think sometimes you have to do what is right (just like LBJ signing the Civil Rights Act) because it's the right thing to do for your country, regardless of the political cost to your party. Our "big tent" party doesn't seem to want to throw any of its constituents under the bus in the name of getting elected...except for LGBT Americans.