A few of those who are in general opposition to SSM have some internalised issues they need to address.
What do you mean?
Perhaps you give too much leeway to the conservative minded people you surround yourself with?
I have lots of conservative friends, but I don't let their attitudes shape my views on gay issues, least of all gay marriage.
I'm not saying you do either simply because I don't know you very well... I just hope you're being honest with yourself for your own sake.
That said.. I've only been to England once... and it was almost all spent in Birmingham. Seemed like a genuinely nice place, actually... despite the way it is perceived by the rest of the English
I'm not quite sure where you're coming from, I support same sex marriage. You're implying that I don't. I do have a positive 'S' score, but still. Admittedly, a late convert to the cause.
You think Birmingham is good? Well, that's a rare attitude I have to say! Hah.
I thought Republicans here were more socially liberal than the mainstream R's for the most part. The fact that 10 republicans voted against SSM is surprising considering I've seen probably less than 10 positive social PM scores across the board.
But there is practically no reason why gays should be denied a privilege that straight people take for granted.
A theory is that those in opposition don't like to say so openly now as they'll be hounded. Whatever your opinion of that.