"I do n't agree with this at all - that is like saying that we should have invented 'black and white ' unions rather than allowing interracial marriage , and maybe put the kids of such unions is segregrated but equal schools , just to make sure that they do n't have to mix with kids who matter . Separate is not equal , separate means one group does n't matter as much as the other group - only EQUAL is EQUAL ."
"Well , ok . I can see your point as well . However , I 'm looking at the reality of the religious right and their influence . What is achieveable in the short term and long term ? I think people need to be educated . Equal IS equal . You are absolutely right . And eventually , I pray there IS equality for gays . But given the current trend in the US , I doubt very much that it is going to happen . The Religious hate groups are well organized and well funded against us . We have to be smart and make a plan to get to the equal status we are entitled to . New Jersey is just another step towards that equality we want . But it 's going to take more states .... one at a time . But IF gays can achieve more and more equal rights along the way , then great . I believe eventually gay marriage will happen in the US , but it 's not going to be very soon .... maybe not in my lifetime . It will happen though ."
"I do n't agree with this at all - that is like saying that we should have invented 'black and white ' unions rather than allowing interracial marriage ,"
"Well , ok ."