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On the recordMarch 28, 2012
Absolutely. Absolutely. As more and more people think, 'Gee, that guy who sits next to me in church, he's gay, and he seems to be OK.'
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Julian Bond reflects on the changing attitudes among African-Americans regarding same-sex marriage.

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