Aineo,
I do not think the writer of that article is a bigot because his views are not based on his religious beliefs. I don't agree with his stance on marriage, but I do agree with some other things in the article.
I do not attend Pride parades, or other gay pride events because I think they are a waste of my time. I am a gay man and that is just the way it is. When I see coverage of the parades, and other celebrations, I see drag queens, leather men, simulated sex, and it disturbes me. While that is a part of the gay population, it does not represent all gay people. It is sad that the media seems to gravitate toward the extreme, but they cover what will shock their audience the most.
I do not believe equal rights for gay people, such as civil unions, is an extreme right. I am glad that Canada agrees with me. I just hope the USA will realize this someday.