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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf you need another reason to love Dolly Parton -here's another one. Gay rights
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/30/dolly-parton-gay-marriage_n_5239822.html
Dolly Parton Speaks Out On Gay Marriage
Same-sex marriage might not be recognized in Dolly Parton's native Tennessee, but the blond bombshell supports equality for all.
"I didnt know any gay people in my childhood. I do have a lot of gays in my family now, but some will never come out," the singer, who was one of 12 children in a Pentecostal family living in Locust Ridge, Tenn., told Britain's Event magazine, per an article featured on the Daily Mail's website.
"I think everyone should be with who they love," Parton, 68, continued. "I dont want to be controversial or stir up a bunch of trouble but people are going to love who they are going to love. I think gay couples should be allowed to marry. They should suffer just like us heterosexuals. Ha ha ha!"
Dolly Parton Speaks Out On Gay Marriage
Same-sex marriage might not be recognized in Dolly Parton's native Tennessee, but the blond bombshell supports equality for all.
"I didnt know any gay people in my childhood. I do have a lot of gays in my family now, but some will never come out," the singer, who was one of 12 children in a Pentecostal family living in Locust Ridge, Tenn., told Britain's Event magazine, per an article featured on the Daily Mail's website.
"I think everyone should be with who they love," Parton, 68, continued. "I dont want to be controversial or stir up a bunch of trouble but people are going to love who they are going to love. I think gay couples should be allowed to marry. They should suffer just like us heterosexuals. Ha ha ha!"
You go Dolly!!!
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If you need another reason to love Dolly Parton -here's another one. Gay rights (Original Post)
LynneSin
Apr 2014
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okaawhatever
(9,478 posts)1. She also knows that she inspired many a drag queen. nt
chknltl
(10,558 posts)2. If I had to choose one person as my favorite human....
...it could easily be Dolly Parton. To my mind this lady represents much that is right about us as a species.
Skittles
(153,261 posts)3. LOVE Ms. Parton
when asked who does her hair she replied, "I don't know.....I'm never there."
Coventina
(27,223 posts)4. I love Dolly, but if I'd been there I would have gently said
"You DID know gay people in your childhood, they were just deeply closeted."
But, I understand her meaning.
myrna minx
(22,772 posts)5. She has a huge gay fan base who adore her so it's no surprise that
the big hearted Dolly returns the love. Dolly.