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A record 60 percent of Americans say they support the right for same-sex couples to marry, as that right reaches 37 states and Washington, D.C., according to data from the Human Rights Campaign released this week.
That number has grown in the few months since October 2014, when 56 percent of Americans said they were in favor of marriage rights for same-sex couples. In states where marriage equality is legal, the numbers are as high as 64 percent, and among those who are friends with married or committed same-sex couples, the amount of support is 75 percent.
Interestingly, those who took the poll, which was conducted in late January, were read a quote from Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, admonishing the "redefinition" of marriage.
"I think if the court steps in at this moment and says that we are redefining marriage and that same-sex marriage will be the law in every land, I think you will create a firestorm of opposition," Perkins said. "This will be the straw that broke the camel's back. When you look at a nation that is so divided along these moral and cultural issues, you could have a revolt or revolution. I think you could see Americans saying, 'You know what? Enough of this.' And I think it could explode and just break this nation apart."
http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2015/02/13/record-number-americans-support-marriage-equality-laws-sweep-a
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(30,058 posts)I know it has been a long time coming and spousal benefits will be equal for all. It may take some time for others to wrap themselves around same sex marriages and understand others need the opportunity to live as they wish and love who they want.
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