61.   But gay rights advocates see the initiative as a threat that goes far beyond marriage, threatening gains in areas like domestic partner benefits and adoption.

62.   But gay rights advocates say college groups should not be able to use student fees to discriminate.

63.   But gay rights advocates say gays are seeking escape from harassment or improper investigations.

64.   But gun rights advocates say the idea should be considered.

65.   But gay rights advocates say it is not clear whether those laws would stand against challenges.

66.   But gun rights advocates say such limits violate the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms, and suspect the real aim is to disarm the public entirely.

67.   But international animal rights advocates say the poor conditions at the Santiago zoo can be found at many zoos in Latin America.

68.   But some legal experts and pension rights advocates say the first of the post-Enron pension measures to reach the House floor actually opens up fresh loopholes.

69.   But now that Republicans are in control, gay rights advocates and their congressional supporters acknowledge that they face a struggle.

70.   But the abortion rights advocates said the governor was earning a reputation as untrustworthy on the issue.