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This window serves two functions: first, it lays out the process by
which social reform movements move from the fringes of society
to influencing whole segments of pop culture. Secondly, it explains
why politicians are limited in the range of policies they can push.
It’s this range of acceptable views that not only defines the
conversation, but also the legislation politicians can push forward
without harming their chances of reelection.
Gays should have the ability to marry whom they love? No way!
But today, it’s widely promoted.
Side note: this 5 step plan was originally fleshed out in an anti-gay
marriage article. So there’s some irony for you.
Policies and views that were once seen as off the table, have now
been brought into the center of the debate. Banning Muslims,
building a wall along the US-Mexico border, mass deportation of
illegals, all issues thought to be unthinkable. Now, they’re on the
table.