WHY NOT? TAMMI BUENROSTRO. Statistics - according to a Gallup poll. 48% -- The percentage of Americans opposed to gay marriage in 2012 11 -- The number.

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WHY NOT? TAMMI BUENROSTRO

Statistics - according to a Gallup poll. 48% -- The percentage of Americans opposed to gay marriage in The number of countries worldwide where same-sex marriage is legal 9 –- The number of states that have legalized gay marriage in The number of U.S. states that allow civil unions between same-sex couples, but not marriage.

Constitution vs. gay marriage Preamble - The right to pursue happiness Bill of rights – individual rights

DOMA vs. Same-sex marriage Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional Kim Kardashians’ 72 day marriage more meaningful

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Sign a petiton Write to State Senator or Representative Volunteer for a gay rights organization

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