Poll: Over two thirds of Americans support Jason Collins’ decision to come out
The Washington Post poll has found that, in becoming the first openly gay major team sports player, Collins was met with 68% support of the US population, with just 23% opposed.
The poll found that just 45% of those who identified as “very conservative” supported the decision with 47% opposed to it, and those opposed to equal marriage, at 41% for and 50% against.
“Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined all this – the response,” Collins told the Washington Post. “You’re always thinking, ‘I’m going to make this happen in my own words, on my own terms, and I’ll deal with the repercussions and consequences.’ And it turns out the country was really ready for something like this. It’s been remarkable.”
Fairily balanced in terms of gender, 69% of Women supported Collins’ decision, compared with 67% of men. 58% of senior citizens, and 63% of non college graduates supported him.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/05/09/poll-over-two-thirds-of-americans-support-jason-collins-decision-to-come-out/
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