What Americans Think About Gay Marriage In 7 Charts
A Gallup Poll showed that 54% of Americans view same-sex “relations” are morally acceptable. Fewer think gay marriage should be legalized, and this percentage drops dramatically when civil unions are an option.
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1. The majority of Americans thinks gay sex is okay.
Source: sas-origin.onstreammedia.com
2. They’re a bit less convinced about marriage.
Source: sas-origin.onstreammedia.com
3. Those who oppose gay marriage are just about as passionate as those who support it.
Source: people-press.org
5. But when you give people the option of civil unions…
Source: graphics8.nytimes.com
7. Democrats and young people are more likely to favor same-sex marriage.
Source: i.i.com.com
8. Sixteen states have put gay marriage on the ballot. Ten voted to ban it.
Source: cbsnews.com
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