So are older gay people like, incredibly stoked that they got to witness a mass transformation in public attitudes towards gays in their lifetime? Like can you imagine a mass transformation in public attitude in regards to something you desperately want?
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Yes, they are. You just have to look at the videos of older couples marrying.
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Kind of makes you realize how much of public opinion is just a performance though
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They don't even have to be old, I'm (just barely) in my 20s and I grew up with gay marriage being seen as some kind of crazy ultra-liberal pipe dream and casual homophobia was widespread when I was in secondary school. I later found by best friend at school was actually gay.
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I've seen what seems like a disproportionate number hold a grudge and have an attitude that seems to reflect a belief that nothing has really changed. Can't blame them for being angry, but still seems a bit odd.
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It’s not as extreme a thing, but I get it because I’ve also seen a mass transformation where being a D&D geek became cool finally.
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Sky Gilbert has a lot to say on why he's not only not stoked, but feels like the gay rights movement he was part of was essentially co-opted, if not outright betrayed. It's just one perspective, but it sheds some light on why some older gays might not be all that excited.
