In past classes we discussed a divide when it came to technology, but there are many other types of divides when it comes to generations. According to a new poll by CNN most Americans still oppose Gay Marriage, however, as the poll indicates, individuals under 35 are solidly for gay marriage legalization. The poll also notes that "just 44 percent back gay marriage, compared with 58 percent of those under 35" which is quite astounding to think about when you take into account another statistic in the poll that "only around 4 in 10 Americans ages 35 to 64 back gay marriage, and the number drops to 24 percent for those above age 65."
Now, what do all these numbers mean to the average person in the bracket range of "under 35" besides a huge headache, lots of questions and proof that polls are very difficult to breakdown a lot of the time? Besides the fact that there are tons of polls conducted all the time which can show a large amount of support for one side, as opposed to the other. I believe that the future of Progressive ideals, and support for things like gay marriage are driven by the youth vote. When I see a poll like the one conducted last week by NBC/Wall Street Journal which shows people support gay marriage now more than in 2004, and more that more people support gay marriage, then oppose it, I feel very optimistic about where our country is heading. I think it shows that our country is slowly moving in a different direction and becoming much more tolerant towards people who in the past they may have deemed "different." It is a wonderful thing to see and hopefully it can continue and also be driven by the same youth movement that the first poll showed has a sharp contrasting view on issues that might have seemed divisive in the past.
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