it's interesting that Republicans view the existence of homosexual as a net asset

[MNBrewer]

while Democrats view our existence as a net liability, or at best, a nuissance.

[xchrom]

1. That is the formula.

But why do we vote either legacy party?

We - by & large - don't vote for repukes.
Nor should we.

But our 'leaders' (HRC?) make some very questionable decisions.

[LonePirate]

5. I'm not convinced HRC actually cares about LGBT rights and equality.

I think they are more concerned with fundraisers and salaries rather than actually achieving what they espouse.

[Creideiki]

6. The HRC has put itself in a tough spot

Their official job description is to end the need that they exist.

[saras]

2. Try replacing "our" with "my". It's an elementary mistake.

[MNBrewer]

4. What do you mean?

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. I don't know why this analogy occurs to me right now, but.....

....the DEM party lost the deep south in '64 and really the entire old Confederacy after that for at least one... maybe two generations.

Primary reason: support for Voting Rights Act and other civil rights measures in JFK/LBJ, term 1, 1960-64

AAs were regarded by some... esp Southern DEMS.... as a liability. And electorally speaking, they were correct.

Morally speaking, of course , they were on the wrong side of history just as the non-glbt supporters w/in our party are today.

Point: it's important to look at the big picture.... historically AND ethically.

We're winning. It takes time.