In most mainland jurisdictions that have begun to recognize gay equality (usually through laws that prevent employers from firing people for being gay), the local gay community is open, savvy, well-organized.

CNN: For better or worse

"As a cardinal in Argentina, the new pope spoke strongly against marriage equality and against the right for gay and lesbian people to adopt children, " said Francis DeBernardo.

CNN: World reacts to new pope

Then former Cabinet Minister Ben Bradshaw had a go at Colin Hart of the "anti" campaign, the Coalition for Marriage, saying he's opposed every extension of equality rights to gay people, adding his campaign was "about homophobia, pure and simple".

BBC: Trench warfare