A couple interesting quotes from the article:
“They heard about using words and phrases that signal what they have in common with people around them – “being a fair person,” “in it together” and “building strong families” – rather than focusing on gay rights and sexual orientation.”
“Instead of appealing for “marriage equality,” parents should talk about what it means to be barred from marriage. The term “discrimination” should be shelved and replaced with the more concrete idea of “hurting,” trainer Trina Olson told the parents in San Francisco. And while there are more than 1,000 rights and legal benefits conferred with marriage, conversations about the emotional and social benefits are more persuasive, she said.”
“The images and voices of families are more appealing than legal and political debates to people who are on the fence about issues like marriage for same-sex couples.”
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Wow, I'm not married and I'd like to go to one of their workshops.
They sound like they've got some good concepts to impart.
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