Some neo confederates are upset the Union won the civil war and end slavery. Some neo confederates are still upset that the civil rights laws and movements existed.

And if they do, so what. That's their problem. not mine. I'm black ,and I'm not about to worry about being polite to racists.

Also, women used to not be able to vote, own property, etc. When the women's movement fought for their rights, they didn't worry about offending some stupid men. Some of these guys used the bible to justify slavery, the oppression of women, segregation, genocide of the native americans.

So why should gay people back off, and sacrifices themselves because they are worried about offending or the resentment of some lunatics? Other groups historically have not!

Those gay couples getting married are not forcing anything on religious extremists. The extremist may not like it ,but that's their problem.

I for one do not like it when people dye their hair. But that doesn't mean that it should be illegal to dye their hair!

Phoenickxs, in regards to marriage, everyone else here is speaking of it in terms of legalities, various rights, taxes, inheritance, etc.

If all that mattered was love, then ask most straight people if they would be willing to end the institution of marriage!

At any point, other cities will sooner or later follow San Francisco. Men can already get married in Canada, Holland, and some other places!