But the shift on gay marriage has gained ground far more quickly than I recall anyone predicting. Even fifteen years ago, I doubt that most people (on any side

But the shift on gay marriage has gained ground far more quickly than I recall anyone predicting. Even fifteen years ago, I doubt that most people (on any side of the issue) would have guessed we'd be remotely as far along as we are today. As far as I can tell, that progress has been largely the result of a small but significant number of gay people choosing to be much more outspoken than the previous norm and to actively make the case for equal rights (rather than just waiting for generational change).