Reply #11: I think you're right....

[SacredCow]

Y'know, I once changed a flat for a little old lady in the mall parking lot. As I was getting the jack and spare from her trunk I noticed the "marriage = man + woman" sticker on her bumper (and I'm gay) but I just let it go. When I was done (and staunchly refused her money), she said something to the effect of "Your wife is very lucky." I kind of laughed and said something to the effect of "Well, I don't have or want a wife, Ma'am, as I am gay. I see from your bumper sticker that you don't approve, and that's certainly your right. But I hope that your disapproval stems from just a lack of REAL information about gay people. I don't want to indoctrinate your children, or force your church to accept me- I just want to live my life with dignity and respect." (Paraphrased as best as I can recall... That was a long time ago)

She seemed open and genuinely embarrased at the sticker and said she was going to remove it when she got home. But who knows? And I don't dwell on it.