Gay Marriage Supporters Rally At Statehouse Sunday February 15, 2004 11:57pm    Posted By: Angela May Should there be a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages?  Yes  No  Undecided ___  ABC News 4 Interact  ___    • Signup for eNews Alerts    • ABC News 4 Pulse Poll    • Whats Your Opinion?    • Printable Version    • E-Mail This Story ___  Related Stories  ___ Gays Who Wed See Little Financial Relief Five Gay Couples Attempt To Get Marriage Licenses Columbia, SC - About 70 people rallied at the Statehouse Saturday in support of gay marriages.  It capped off a weeklong series of activities in a national initiative to raise awareness about marriage for same-sex couples.  About 70 people attended the "Freedom to Marry" rally, which was organized by the South Carolina Gay and Lesbian Pride Movement.  Two ministers and local gay-rights activists spoke at the rally.  Speakers expressed support for gays and lesbians in committed relationships and criticized state and federal lawmakers who want to ban gay marriage.  Similar rallies were held Saturday in more than 20 cities across the country. » Find More Articles Related To This One Copyright 2004 WCIV, LLC.

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