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Americans Split on Gay Marriage

The American public is narrowly split over the issue of gay marriage with just a slim majority in favor, according to a new poll. Fifty-three percent of people believe the government should give legal recognition to marriages between couples of the same sex, while 44 percent were opposed. Support for legal recognition of same-sex marriage has shifted in recent years, from a narrow majority opposed in 2009 to narrow majority support now. Some of the shift stems from a generational divide, with the new poll showing a majority of Americans under age 65 in favor of legal recognition for same-sex marriages, and a majority of seniors opposed.  Click here to read more.
 
 



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