Politics & Government
President Obama Supports Gay Marriage. Do You?
Obama says same sex couples should be allowed to get married. What do you think
President Barack Obama is a supporter of gay marriage.
Are you?
The Huffington Post reports that Obama is the first sitting president to support the issue.
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"I've always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly," Obama told ABC News' Robin Roberts. "... at a certain point Iβve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married."
How does Obama's stance make you feel? How do you feel about same-sex marriages? Tell us in the comments.
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