I feel like the public isn't manipulated to a great extent on the topic of gay marriage, or school curriculum. These are topics that are personal, and are derived from either religious beliefs or moral convictions. These different opinions come from Church, a family, or a community. While people view these topics because of the way it was 'framed' to them, I believe the political world is interpreting the views of the public into policy opposed to the other way around, which seems to happen more often than not.