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“To be honest since [the legalization of gay marriage] doesn’t quite affect me, I don’t always think of that issue. I guess overall I’m in favor of it.”

"To be honest since [the legalization of gay marriage] doesn't quite affect me, I don't always think of that issue. I guess overall I'm in favor of it."
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“It is kind of hard [to share my views] because most people don’t agree with my views, so naturally it’s going to be kind of hard.”

"It is kind of hard [to share my views] because most people don't agree with my views, so naturally it's going to be kind of hard."
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“As Millennials we are very accepting. In past generations, situations like this were hush-hush. We encourage it.”

"As Millennials we are very accepting. In past generations, situations like this were hush-hush. We encourage it."
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“I have never been able to feel accepted, but they are truly the best group of people I have ever been around.”

"I have never been able to feel accepted, but they are truly the best group of people I have ever been around."
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“[Different sexualities] was just something I grew up knowing of.”

"[Different sexualities] was just something I grew up knowing of."
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Marriage Equality is Only the Beginning

Members of the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and battle for rights and protections in other areas of life after the same-sex marriage win
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