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Gay marriage bans
Oct. 14th, 2006 09:28 am
I've lived in three states in my life - two of which granted civil rights to gay citizens - I really hope these bans are not just voted down, but start a trend in the other direction.
Gay Marriage Losing Punch as Ballot Issue
By KIRK JOHNSON, The New York Times, October 14, 2006
DENVER, Oct. 13 — The debate over same-sex marriage was a black-or-white proposition two years ago when voters in 11 states barred gay couples from marrying.
But this year shades of gray are everywhere, as eight more states consider similar ballot measures. Some of the proposed bans are struggling in the polls, and the issue of same-sex marriage itself has largely failed to rouse conservative voters.
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Gay Marriage Losing Punch as Ballot Issue
By KIRK JOHNSON, The New York Times, October 14, 2006
DENVER, Oct. 13 — The debate over same-sex marriage was a black-or-white proposition two years ago when voters in 11 states barred gay couples from marrying.
But this year shades of gray are everywhere, as eight more states consider similar ballot measures. Some of the proposed bans are struggling in the polls, and the issue of same-sex marriage itself has largely failed to rouse conservative voters.
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