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Gay public figures do not have a responsibility to disclose their sexual orientation. “If you’re not a hypocrite or misleading people, you have the right to be quiet" about it.

Marijuana should be legal. Barney Frank calls for decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana

Marriage should not be defined as a union between one man and one woman. Nothing about traditional marriage will be affected by same-sex marriage

There are no persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage. Nothing about traditional marriage will be affected by same-sex marriage

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. I don't tell you who to love

Same-sex marriage should be available for same-sex couples. Nothing about traditional marriage will be affected by same-sex marriage

Homosexuality is not immoral. A judgement of morality cannot be made based on sexual orientation alone; Pace's comment "prejudice at its worst"

Prisons should not be privatized. Frank co-sponsored bill to limit privatization

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. Frank Introduced "Medical Use Of Marijuana Act"

UNKNOWN: Are there circumstances under which you support capital punishment?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

UNKNOWN: Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists?

UNKNOWN: Should the Pledge of Allegiance include the phrase "under God"?

UNKNOWN: Should schools teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?

UNKNOWN: Is feminism relevant?

UNKNOWN: Should drugs be legalized?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality a choice?

UNKNOWN: Should local and state governments be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties for private uses that have public benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag?

UNKNOWN: Should morality and religion play a role in the making of public policy?

UNKNOWN: Are religious beliefs vital to society?

UNKNOWN: Should the government allow same-sex couples to adopt children?

UNKNOWN: Should the death penalty be available in cases of child rape?

UNKNOWN: Has the 'War on Drugs' been effective in curbing illegal drug use?

UNKNOWN: Should the United States issue a formal apology for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Should undocumented immigrants be granted in-state tuition benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate marriage?

UNKNOWN: Can doubt be part of faith?

UNKNOWN: Should government funding be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good?

UNKNOWN: Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?

UNKNOWN: Should public displays of religious content be permitted?

UNKNOWN: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate?

UNKNOWN: Is there a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children?

UNKNOWN: Should homosexuals be allowed to enter the clergy?

UNKNOWN: Should the government mandate paid parental leave?

UNKNOWN: Should minors be exempt from the death penalty?

UNKNOWN: Have you ever smoked marijuana?

UNKNOWN: Is racial discrimination still a significant problem in America?