Quote:That's where I disagree, tolerance does not equate approval. As a society we can strive to be tolerant of each others differences, doesn't mean we all approve of each others choices.


Just because I believe people have the right to do an act doesn't mean I've changed my belief in the act being right or wrong. The poll ytram cited even proves my point, the majority of peoples views (67%) on the issue haven't changed their belief about the issue, they've change what role they think government should play in the process.

The majority of people haven't changed their belief about the issue, true , but you seem to think that means they disapprove. The poll doesn't say that at all. If approval now carries a strong majority, and 67% say they have not changed their view on the issue, then obviously a large part of that 67% have always approved.


Plus, if you look at the polls on page 1, those show that people in general have changed their minds as to whether they approve of the act. The polls in 2007 showed a majority thought homosexuality was immoral, but the polls from 2014 show a strong majority now think homosexuality is NOT immoral. It is now a 20 point majority for homosexuality NOT being immoral.


You seem to think society has decided to tolerate but not approve homosexuality. The poll shows you are wrong about that. Society has decided to both tolerate AND approve homosexuality.

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