Politicians have mostly been FOLLOWING the safe course and public sentiment on LGBT issues. We have had very, very few courageous or “fierce” leaders. It is highly suspect when all of our leaders “evolve” on this issue at essentially the same time – and at the same time that society does. But, during that time the U.S. Constitution never changed. Where were these legal scholars that now support equality 5 years ago? Nothing has changed with the Equal Protection Clause. The only thing that has changed is public perception and opinion. If the public was still fully against LGBT equality, these leaders would be right back to where they were 4 – 5 years ago when they were advocating traditional marriage whenever asked.

We need to stop re-writing history or fantasizing about our evolved politicians. They’re almost entirely followers, not leaders. Please, tell me what politician was for FULL legal equality (not a “separate but equal” substitute) 10 years ago? Let’s acknowledge THAT person for being a fierce advocate and leader on behalf of LGBT equality.