I have no problem with gay people voting Republican, or being involved in politics. They have as much right as the next person. But they just do it as individuals, not gay advocates. One reason for the negative reaction against gay people in some quarters is that professional gay groups are trying to force themselves and their private behavior on a public that doesn't agree with it. I believe in minding my own business and others doing the same. Busybodies of any ideology need to get a life. A person's private life is exactly that--private. There is no need for me or anyone else to know what these people do behind closed doors. And it is they who are drawing attention to it. If they would stop flaunting their proclivities, most of the negativism towards them would dissipate.
I have a problem with ANY group participating as a GROUP instead of as individuals; blacks, Hispanics, gays, Muslims, whatever. America is about INDIVIDUAL rights, not about group rights. Of course, the Judicial System screwed this one up with their "Communities of interest" in redistricting matters.
Hmmmm how would they redistrict to take in gays as a group, aside from SanFran?