I wasn't a big fan of political correctness the first time around. In the late 1980's, I remember sneaking around to eat fried zucchini at Carl's Jr -- spectacular little golden crispies perfect in the ranch dressing they came with. Carl's Jr. was conveniently located in the USC Student Center -- but what had been a plus of accessibility became a minus when I found out I had a friend who was not above a public scene berating her friends for doing business with someone who gives to anti-abortion causes.
Since and before that period, the left has typically been forgiving of disagreements, tolerant of those holding different views. This week, Pew in the NYTimes we learn that political candidates have a choice: even if the voters agree with you on most other issues, 34% of them will not vote for you if you favor gay marriage, and only 6% would not vote for you if you oppose gay marriage.
By backing gay marriage, you lose a third of your vote. Being against it, you lose 6%.
This means, as an electoral strategy, there's really only one option.
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