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Dolly Parton: I'm for Gay Marriage

Dolly Parton says she supports marriage equality because gay people should have the chance to suffer like the rest of the world.

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Country legend Dolly Parton appeared on The Joy Behar Show Friday and was asked whether she supports marriage equality.

“Would you say that you are pro–gay marriage?” asked Behar, noting that Parton’s background might suggest otherwise.

“I know that’s true,” acknowledged Parton. “I always say, ‘Sure, why can’t they get married? They should suffer like the rest of us do.’”

Behar also quizzed Parton about the secret behind the size of her large gay following and what she thinks of Houston megachurch pastor Joel Osteen, who recently said that "homosexuality is not God's best."

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  • Name: chris
    Date posted: 11/20/2009 4:52:20 PM
    Hometown: st robert, mo

    Comment:

    God bless her!

  • Name: Robert
    Date posted: 11/17/2009 8:53:50 PM
    Hometown: New York

    Comment:

    Joy Behar is an Italian American from Brooklyn. (Behar is her married name). I just love her "accent" as I am also from the same background.

  • Name: MaryAnn Jackman
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 5:17:29 PM
    Hometown: Nashville

    Comment:

    I saw Dolly on Jay Leno one night years ago and while drooling all over her cleavage, he leered at her and asked if she had ever felt tempted by any of her leading men and if so, which one was the most tempting to her. She twinkled at him and shot right back, "Lily Tomilin!" he had that deer in the headlights look and she repeated it. He still didn't seem able to take it in. it was hilarious. Dolly is the best.

  • Name: Dana Aritonovich
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 2:08:56 PM
    Hometown: Cleveland

    Comment:

    Dolly has always been one of my favourite performers. She has been supportive of the LGBT community for many years and that is very much appreciated. Love that woman!

  • Name: Daniel F
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 2:05:57 PM
    Hometown: Miami Shores, FL

    Comment:

    Well Phillip, seeing as Sheila Kuehl is a gay woman I would certainly hope that she would be nothing but the staunchest advocate for gay rights!

  • Name: Kevin
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 1:31:36 PM
    Hometown: Ft. Myers

    Comment:

    Phillip: maybe it's because straight men are insecure tools who consistently treat woman and gays like shit, in order to make themselves feel better about their small dicks.

  • Name: Carol
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 1:05:24 PM
    Hometown: MO

    Comment:

    Dolly is genuine, always has been. I like the way she handled Joel Osteen, saying," if he was a religious person she didn't think he should be judging people." Well said.

  • Name: David Twombley
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 12:37:36 PM
    Hometown: Des Moines

    Comment:

    Dolly has been so successful in her career for several reasons: she is extremely talented; she is sincerely interested in other people; and she never has taken herself too seriously. In short: a great human being.

  • Name: Phillip
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 12:34:48 PM
    Hometown: Reseda

    Comment:

    So now Joy Behar is ms. gay advocate. Isn't it interesting that it's the real male-bashers, like Gloria Allred and Sheila Kuehl, who are the biggest gay advocates?

  • Name: Nathan
    Date posted: 11/16/2009 12:10:05 PM
    Hometown: Franklin

    Comment:

    I love Dolly she is so down to earth, her music is always so positive, and she just genuinely seems likes she tries the best to be the best person she can be.



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