Very few people have the black-and-white beliefs that you seem to hold Neighbor98. Most people who strongly support abortion rights also support some restrictions (say, prohibiting elective abortion in the third trimester). Many people who believe that gun ownership is a fundamental right also support strong gun control - including millions of NRA members. And many people who love and accept gays and lesbians are still uncomfortable with gay marriage. As the son of a lesbian, I find it much more productive to engage those people and get them to understand how important marriage is to my mom and my entire family, rather than demonize them as "evil."