I believe in gay rights. I have always believed in gay rights.
However, there is a considerable portion of the population that doesn’t. Many people see their views as hateful and bigoted, but I don’t think that’s their intent. I don’t think it will work to call those people bigots or to completely ignore their concerns. I don’t think hating their views, even if we don’t hate the people, will work either.
What we should do is try to understand their views. Understand that they are generally good people who may value different things, but that above all, they are human as well, and they want the best for their children. And from there, we should show everyone why acceptance is beautiful.
Here’s a link to a site that gives an argument against same-sex marriage. For a moment, don’t judge. Just read, just try to understand.
