I remember the rainbow Oreo! I was utterly stupefied at how many people said they were going to stop eating Oreos since the company supported gay rights. I could almost feel the hostility through the computer screen- how could so many people be this up over gay rights? I was absolutely shocked.
But I'm glad someone typed up that response, because it shows how ignorant the rest of those posters were being. The world is changing fast- and the anti-gay community is going to have to change as well. In fifty years, they'll be the ones scrutinized by the future, just like how we look at the past and criticize all the racists who wanted to strip colored people of their rights.
@Chelsea: I'm glad that you came out to them, but I'm disappointed in your parents' reaction. It does sound really maddening. Maybe you could try to have a long discussion on your sexuality with them, telling them that just because you like girls doesn't mean you like every girl you see, just like being doesn't mean you like every guy you see. You can still have a girl as a friend, just like you can have a guy as a friend, and you don't have to be attracted to them. Tell them NOTHING has changed- the only difference is that now they know. As simple as that. They shouldn't be judging you for it, they shouldn't worry, they shouldn't be acting like its just "a phase"- it's as much a phase as me being Chinese. <I>It's not going to change.</I> Educate them more on gay rights and get them completely on your side- that's what you deserve and more. They're your parents, and they're to accept you completely anyways. They just need a push. Best of luck to you!