text: "The point here, which I believe is unassailable, is that public opinion is moving in the direction of greater acceptance. There is no indication that this direction will change in the future."
  
  I hope that's true. But it would probably be a mistake to assume so. Periods of greater toleration are  sometimes followed by periods of contraction. The presence of a vocal and highly motivated portion of the public, working hard to change the direction, is nothing to ignore.