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Opinion: The Reaction: On same-sex marriage, readers chime in: ‘Since when has equality and justice EVER hurt anyone?’

By Alexandra Le Tellierwriter 
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In a Sunday Times Op-Ed by Brian Powell, the coauthor of ‘Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans’ Definitions of Family,’ a comparison is drawn between the public opinion surrounding interracial marriage during the 1940s and today’s views on same-sex marriage. Powell argues that we’ll one day be as comfortable with gay marriage as we now are with interracial unions, and that we need to rise above the din of public opinion and let court rulings guide us in this matter of civil rights.

Here’s how some readers have reacted to Powell’s argument. The debate continues here.

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-- Alexandra Le Tellier

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Alexandra Le Tellier

Former Los Angeles Times staffer Alexandra Le Tellier was a senior digital editor in the Entertainment and Features sections. She left The Times in 2016. She was previously web editor for the Opinion pages, where she managed the daily web pages and special digital projects. She also oversaw the section’s blog, editing contributing bloggers and writing posts about social, political and cultural issues. Prior to joining Opinion, she was deputy editor of The Times’ entertainment and lifestyle weekly Brand X. She is a native of Los Angeles.

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