Gay marriage is the last bastion of, to me… as a legal, ceremonial, sentimental and religious side, its one of the last steps. Retaining your job being one of the earlier steps, like, not getting kicked out of your job because youre gay. – Gus Van Sant
Thus, while many minority groups are the target for prejudice (beliefs) and discrimination (actions) in our society, few persons face this hostility without the support and acceptance of their family as do many gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth. – Virginia Uribe and Karen M. Harbeck, 1992