“Well, that’s a bit of a stretch. The term is usually associated with neo-Nazis and Klansmen, because they promote violence. Most anti-LGBT groups don’t call for violence. But they do promote intolerance. So yes, I think it’s fair to call them hate groups.”

“No. He should try to change their [antigay] policy from within. I strongly oppose the Scouts’ exclusion of gays. The Scouts definitely should change their policy. But at least Obama doesn’t personally support [the policy]. If he did, he should resign as president of the United States.”

“Go to the Delaware Water Gap. They have the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. Its nickname is ‘Niagara Falls of Pennsylvania.’ Just being there is very grounding and soothing, with the mist getting in your face. A great way to cool off on a hot summer day.”

“I have mixed feelings. Her method [of coming out] gives the impression she wasn’t accepting of her sexuality. It would have been better if she came out earlier. But she was a highly respected woman in America. So making people aware of her sexual orientation — even in an obituary — does have a helpful impact.”

“No. I do like chicken. And it would be a sacrifice to avoid Chick-fil-A. But I don’t want to support discrimin-ation. It’s that simple. I believe that everybody should have the right to marry the person of their choice.”

“It will be a perfect way to help ensure gender equality. My guess is that they’ll challenge the ultrasound legislation cropping up around the country. If I were a lesbian, I’d want to challenge those laws. They violate a women’s right to control her body.”

“His coming out will help normalize queer people, I hope. But in my humble opinion, his sexual orientation is an insignificant fact. It should only be of interest to someone who’s involved romantically with him.”

“Yes. It’s the wise thing to do. I’m a private person. I don’t want anyone else getting into my business. And it’s for a good cause, because people need to know their situation. That helps reduce the spread of the epidemic.”

“Freedom of religion. I was in France not long ago — everything was oriented to the Catholic religion, even though there’s a growing Muslim population. There was very little acceptance of religious diversity. It’s much better here, in that regard.”

“I’d guess within five years. It’s still such a verboten subject. With all the priest abuse going on, it’s a very touchy issue. When the Scouts finally change their policy, I think it will be a gradual process. First, they’ll phase in gay adults. Then they’ll let gay youth join the organization.”“I’d guess within five years. It’s still such a verboten subject. With all the priest abuse going on, it’s a very touchy issue. When the Scouts finally change their policy, I think it will be a gradual process. First, they’ll phase in gay adults. Then they’ll let gay youth join the organization.”