The major conflict in the room was between those groups that felt it imperative that the community go back to the ballot in 2010 to repeal Prop 8 and those groups that feel it is better to wait until 2012 or later. Numerous blogs and letters have been circulating in the California LGBT community in recent weeks advocating one of these positions - and the rhetoric has led many to worry that infighting will sink the cause before it gets started.

But when the time came for both camps to present their perspectives, a wonderful and strange thing happened. With only a single exception, the audience listened with respect. The questions were thoughtful and intelligent. There was no name-calling, arguing, or disrespect! Wow.