Same Sex Marriage Is Like Opening Up a Hornet’s Nest

LGBT advocate Tim McCarthy argues the cause of same-sex marriage is not the best issue strategically for the LGBT community.

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Tim McCarthy

February 25, 2011

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LGBT advocate Tim McCarthy argues the cause of same-sex marriage is not the best issue strategically for the LGBT community.

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