You may not know anyone, but a lot of us have known each other in a way for years and a fair number of us have met face to face. Personally, I find it more odd to be asked by a stranger than a friend.
Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.