Do Hispanic-Americans in Maryland Support Same-Sex Marriage?
CASA of Maryland’s advocacy for next month's referendum on same-sex marriage has sparked the ire of religious leaders
Polls say one thing, but religious leaders say another on the question of whether Hispanic-Americans in Maryland will support same-sex marriage in next month's landmark referendum. National and statewide polling of Latinos has shown a steady turn in favor of same-sex marriage. The Pew Research Center published a poll last week that shows “rapidly growing support” for gay marriage among Hispanics nationwide, with 52 percent for and 34 percent against. It is the first time that a Pew poll showed a majority of Latinos in favor of same-sex marriage. That support divides along religious lines. An April poll commissioned by the National Council of La Raza found that 79 percent of atheist or agnostic Latinos support same-sex marriage, 67 …
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8:41 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Matt Rider said in part: "The Director of CASA de Maryland and a Latina student spoke in support of both Questions. Clearly people recognize that denying equal access to education and equal access to marital rights are both just plain wrong." Did Mr. Torres and the Latina student say anything about being law abiding? Did anyone speak against the two proposals? Did a White student speak? Did an … more ›