US freedom is fine, it's just time for a bit more of it now, that's all
The sign of a great democracy is its ability to successfully manage positive social change, in a peaceful and stable manner not a bloody revolution, carefullly guiding the evolution of its citizens' liberties and the expansion of their minds. Enlightenment.
Gay rights and gay marriage was unthinkable 30 years ago. Today it is thinkable. Tomorrow it will be a reality. Americans should be proud that we're on the cutting edge, leading this expansion of human liberty. 100 years from now, people will wonder, "What was the big deal?"