Dolly Parton: Let gay couples marry so they can suffer like heterosexuals
“I think gay couples should be allowed to marry. They should suffer just like us heterosexuals.”
— Legendary country singer Dolly Parton, in an interview with the UK’s Event Magazine, clarifying her stance on same-sex marriage. The long-time supporter of the gay community added: “I think everyone should be with who they love. I don’t want to be controversial or stir up a bunch of trouble but people are going to love who they are going to love.”
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