Equality is first and last and always about the economy.
When folks have economic equality, the social inequalities will be much less of an issue (See: Scandinavian social democracies).
  So-called "Liberals", like Chretien and the illiberal BC "Liberals" should not be pushing people further and further to the right wing, shoveling money from the poor to the rich.
  They should not, as well, be trying to give folks the illusion of progressive change by shifting society's scapegoats from gays to low income people.
  It's unacceptable for politicians to distract from increasing economic disparities and increasing classism with gender issues and religious issues that should be more private than public.
  Your lack of understanding - or refusal to understand - is evidence that the corruption of liberals is working on you.