Democracy

Strongly agree

Yes

Democracy as an ideology generally supports equal rights and freedoms for all citizens. Legalizing same-sex marriage is in line with these principles, as it grants equal rights to same-sex couples. However, democracies can have varying opinions on this issue, as seen in the United States where public opinion has shifted over time, with the majority now supporting same-sex marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage but allowing churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies is a position that balances equal rights for same-sex couples with religious freedom. This approach has been adopted in some democracies, such as the United Kingdom, where same-sex marriage is legal, but religious organizations are not required to perform same-sex ceremonies if it goes against their beliefs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Taking the government out of marriage and making it a religious decision is an approach that some democracies might consider, as it emphasizes individual freedom and the separation of church and state. However, this approach may not fully address the legal rights and protections that come with marriage, which are important aspects of equality for same-sex couples. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Allowing civil unions but not calling it marriage is a compromise position that has been adopted by some democracies. This approach provides some legal rights and protections to same-sex couples without fully recognizing their relationships as equal to heterosexual marriages. For example, France introduced civil unions (PACS) in 1999 before legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Democracy generally supports equal rights for all citizens, so opposing the legalization of same-sex marriage goes against these principles. However, as mentioned earlier, public opinion in democracies can vary, and some democracies have historically opposed same-sex marriage. For example, in the United States, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was passed in 1996, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Defining marriage as between a man and a woman goes against the democratic principles of equal rights and freedoms for all citizens. As mentioned earlier, some democracies have historically held this position, such as the United States with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), but public opinion and legal recognition have shifted in favor of same-sex marriage in many democracies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.