Imo gays are more politically active because they don't have families to look after. Plus many have huge disposable incomes to donate to things like political efforts. If so many hadn't died from aids, they would be nearly unstoppable in our democracy.
Great point!
A very conservative and Christian friend of mine at work surprised me one day when, in a discussion about gay marriage, he actually supportd it. As dumbfounded as I was, I asked him why and he had a surprising answer. As you said, most gay 'couples' have high disposable incomes. If they were allowed to 'marry' then the marriage penalty would kick in and they wold have to pay more in taxes than they would if they stayed 'single.' An interesting idea, but not an idea I support.