the results are about what i'd expect; maybe a little less progressive, but in the right range. this isn't one of the issues i'd expect to get in a fight with *practicing* christians about either; they're generally egalitarians, it's baked right into the religion.

but, see, what i was concerned about was that 40% of liberals and dippers that are opposed to their party's positions, because i think we all know, from experience, how intense people can get about this. normally left-leaning people that tick off every box on the leftist checksheet can just get incensed about this.

if you're me, you want to support politicians on an issue like this. you really do. but, it just seemed like they were walking into a minefield of public opinion that they had little apparent recognition of. it would be heartbreaking to lose the election on a good intention.

thankfully, harper has been moderate on this point. the polling results are in spite of harper, not because of him.

but, i remain concerned that this has opened up a swing vote that, frankly, none of the major parties are going to want. no: kenny doesn't want your nonsense, either. and, i'd like to see the media move past it.

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