Wedded to vitriol, backers of gay marriage stumble - The Boston Globe

Wedded to vitriol, backers of gay marriage stumble - The Boston Globe

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After 31 losses in 31 states, it’s time for same-sex marriage activists to seriously consider a piece of advice Barney Frank offered a few years ago. “There’s something to be said for cultural respect,’’ the nation’s most prominent gay political figure said in 2004. “Showing a bit of respect for cultural values with which you disagree is not a bad thing. Don’t call people bigots and fools just because you disagree with them.’’