To demonstrate political correctness, George Bush made sure to appoint token members of different groups to his cabinet. There was one Hispanic, two Blacks, several women, two Asians, etc. But George didn't appoint any token homosexuals.

It's probably correct to say that right wingers are homophobic. There aren't many that aren't, and you have to get to know them before you find that out. The generalization works even though there are exceptions.

People who voted for Bush would probably not object if an active persecution of gays were to start up again. If it doesn't affect anybody they know, it doesn't affect them.

Given the rabid dogs on the radical right who are straining at the leash, the indifference of the moderate right is ominous.