It won't take 40 years for opposition to same-sex marriage to dissipate.
Life would be so much harder if I had to lie about who I was.
In the 1980s, there weren't a lot of role models for gay teenagers.
I'd rather not be known as the Vice President's lesbian daughter.
I would also hope that no one would think about trying to amend the constitution as a political strategy.
It's always better to deliver the news yourself rather than allow your boss to be surprised.