You have to remember that Seattle is a liberal bastion of far left single dendrite inhabitants. It has alway been to the left, even back at the turn of the 20th Century when the International Workers of the World has some prominence. It is just that this present generation is more deviant with the drugs and sexual proclivities.
Agree. I recall that many known Lesbians and Fags moved to Seattle. I was sent back to finish my degree in 70-72. I had three SF pals. Both my best friend and I could not believe the 3rd one rarely was with a gal or he never got married. He failed out and was RIF in 72. He became a full Colonel in the Washington NG and lives in Seattle.