NYU's e-zine "ReadMe" contains a profile of Law Dork blogger Chris Geidner called "If You've Got It, Blog It." I have to recommend this article because, well, I'm quoted in it. The author had e-mailed some questions a few weeks ago, asking my opinion on blogging and the same-sex marriage debate.

I don't believe blogging has a direct impact on the fight for civil marriage rights, but I believe blogs can provide insight to the gay community for people (readers) who might not otherwise have it. People tend to be more accepting of gay people as equals when they know a few. If you're living in some isolated county where they pipe in sunlight and it seems like they're still working on importing 1950s television, being able to at least read about the lives of gay and lesbian people can be as influential as having a gay friend.

In my own life, I've seen my position on marriage rights for gay people go from apathy to zealot after reading the experiences of other gay men. I didn't think it could happen for me so I didn't care if it happened for anyone else, but I've stopped selling myself short as I've read more about what's possible.