Widespread Support For Gay Marriage In Sweden

[WillParkinson]

(Stockholm) As the Swedish government prepares to take up legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry a new poll shows the idea has the support of 70-percent of the electorate.

The new survey indicates a marked increase in support for marriage equality over the past two years. In 2006 a similar poll found that 46 percent of Swedes were supportive of gay marriage, while 31 percent were opposed. The remainder were undecided.

The public opinion polling company Sifo conducted the most recent survey of 1000 people between January 14 and 17. Same-sex marriage currently is legal in five countries - the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, South Africa and Canada.


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The US may be the most technologically advanced (arguably) but we're so behind parts of the rest of the world in basic dignities.

[dbackjon]

1. Sweden also is among the lowest in church attendence

Many times, lack of religion = freedom and openmindedness.