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William769

(55,147 posts) Tue Apr 21, 2015, 12:30 PM Apr 2015

Poll: Most Americans say there’s no turning back on same-sex marriage

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments next week in a landmark case on same-sex marriage, but most Americans already have made up their minds: There’s no turning back.

In a nationwide USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll, those surveyed say by 51%-35% that it’s no longer practical for the Supreme Court to ban same-sex marriages because so many states have legalized them. One reason for a transformation in public views on the issue: Close to half say they have a gay or lesbian family member or close friend who is married to someone of the same sex.

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In the survey, a majority, 51%-35%, favor allowing gay men and lesbians to marry, and those who support the idea feel more strongly about it than those who oppose it: 28% “strongly favor” same-sex marriage, 18% “strongly oppose” it. Fourteen percent are undecided.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2015/04/19/usa-today-suffolk-poll-gay-marriage-religious-freedom/25868539/

Next week, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in cases from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee on whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, or whether states have the right to ban the practice.

http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/04/poll-most-americans-say-theres-no-turning-back-on-same-sex-marriage/

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Poll: Most Americans say there’s no turning back on same-sex marriage (Original Post) William769 Apr 2015 OP

My daughter will celebrate her second anniversary HockeyMom Apr 2015 #1

Great to hear about their anniversary. William769 Apr 2015 #2

The fabulous cat is out of the bag & there is no going back. GOLGO 13 Apr 2015 #3

That is the hope. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #4

We all know who the 35% who think they can turn back progress are.nt sufrommich Apr 2015 #5

HockeyMom

(14,337 posts)

1. My daughter will celebrate her second anniversary

Reply to William769 (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2015, 12:47 PM

Apr 2015

this August. Except for two family members, the rest of us support her and all gay marriage. Both these family members oppose gay marriage on religious grounds. Rest of the family either ignore their rantings, or don't talk to them at all.