I'm confused by this.

What do you mean by their "principles?" And what are the "self-interests" you're referring to?

I keep feeling like we're not talking about "exactly" the same thing, although we must be, yes? Just to be extra-certain, let me tell you what I'm talking about.

Mormon principle: Marriage = one man + one woman.

California court: Marriage may = some other combination.

Mormon action: Raise $millions to advertise for and convince voters to vote against the then-existing rights of a minority.



JW principle: Marriage = one man + one woman.

California court: Marriage may = some other combination.

JW action: Wail about the "last days" and preach.


Both principles are the same. Self-interest? I'm not sure what that is in either case. Nobody wants to make either group perform gay marriages. Nobody wants to make either group accept gay marriage. Inside each little world, things rock on pretty much the same either way.