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 I’ve 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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